[Hiring] Quality Assurance Software Tester I @PSC Biotech

Role Description

We are hiring a motivated Quality Assurance Software Tester 1 to join our team! This role supports the quality and reliability of internally developed software by executing manual and automated testing activities across the software development lifecycle. This role collaborates closely with developers, product owners, and cross‑functional teams to validate functionality, identify defects, and ensure applications meet defined requirements, performance expectations, and industry best practices. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and eager to grow their skills in software testing, automation, and quality assurance within a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. This is a remote position that operates during the (PST) Pacific Standard Time Zone.

• Develop and implement testing procedures and plans to ensure software functions as expected.
• Collaborate with the development team to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in developing and documenting User Stories, including testing estimates and validation tests.
• Prepare data sets to test logic, error handling, and system workflows.
• Provide manual and automated exploratory testing to understand features and refine test cases.
• Execute tests and improve iteratively as new features become part of regression and other test cycles.
• Automate individual tests where applicable using tools such as Katalon and Selenium.
• Isolate, reproduce, and track defects via a defect log.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback after code analysis.
• Ensure tests are executed within the automated continuous testing framework wherever feasible.
• Ensure all non-functional requirements (load, performance, scalability, security, usability, etc.) are met.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Recommend and follow through continuous improvement opportunities.
• Act as a support point for the Help Desk to provide technical review and assessment of reported defects.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Basic understanding of software testing methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity and experience with PHP.
• Experience with databases, including MySQL.
• Experience or knowledge of manual and automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, PHPUnit, Katalon, JUnit, TestNG) is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven capacity to manage effectively and escalate risk.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Must be able to adapt between working independently and working in teams.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work across the PST Time Zone.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
• PSC Biotech is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to all employees, interns, and applicants for employment.
• The Company prohibits discrimination against qualified employees, interns, and applicants in all aspects of employment.
• Employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicant’s, employee’s, or intern’s actual or perceived status protected by law.