Supervisor, Systems Verification

Abbott Laboratories; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Madison, WI is seeking a Supervisor, Systems Verification to lead a team responsible for verification and validation of software and instrument systems used in in vitro diagnostics. You will design testing strategies, write plans, and mentor staff while ensuring compliance with design control principles.

The role requires a strong software/testing background, experience leading a test team, and the ability to collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science; relevant field per essential duties.
• 3+ years of experience leading and managing a test team.
• 5+ years of experience in software or systems development and testing.
• Strong analytical, investigative and deductive reasoning skills.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of regression, black box, white box, boundary condition, performance testing.
• Proven ability for self-directed learning.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user needs for completeness and translate into testable requirements.
• Design testing strategies and detailed test plans for verification at module, unit and system levels.
• Document test plans, acceptance criteria and test results.
• Design and code automated tests.
• Write and execute system and software verification and validation tests.
• Communicate bugs to development staff and contribute to their resolution.
• Review design control documentation.
• Provide leadership, delegation, feedback and training to the team.

Skills

C#

SQL

Software testing

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

The Supervisor, Systems Verification leads the team that ensures that software and instruments used in in vitro diagnostic tests systems designed by Exact Sciences meet customer and design requirements. The Supervisor, Systems Verification uses a technical background in software development or engineering, combined with an understanding of the system design and design control principles, to analyze user needs, requirements and designs to create testing strategies for verification and validation of software and instrument systems.

Essential Duties

• Analyze user needs for completeness and translate into testable requirements.
• Design testing strategies and detailed test plans for functional verification at module, unit and system levels.
• Document test plans, acceptance criteria and test results.
• Design and code automated tests.
• Write and execute system and software verification and validation tests.
• Effectively record, reproduce, and communicate software and hardware bugs to development staff and contribute to their resolution.
• Review design control documentation.
• Effectively manage, support, and guide your team, including, but not limited to delegating tasks and responsibilities, assess employee performance and provide helpful feedback and training opportunities.
• Consistent demonstration of exceptional leadership qualities, including, but not limited to the ability to attract and retain the best team, foster a culture of high performance, lead with integrity, humility, accountability, and courage, and set a clear vision to energize teams towards the future.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 80% of a typical working day.
• Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment; including microscopes, microtomes, blades, strainers, and pipettes for extended periods of time.
• May perform repetitious actions using lab tools.
• Ability to use near vision to view samples at close range.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation.
• Ability and means to travel between local Exact Sciences locations.
• Ability to travel up to 5% away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or science field, or related field as outlined in the essential duties.
• 3 years of experience leading and managing a test team.
• 5 years of experience in software or systems development and testing.
• Strong analytical, investigative and deductive reasoning skills.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of regression, black box, white box, boundary condition, performance, and other standard testing strategies.
• Ability to demonstrate self-directed learning.
• Working ability in C# and SQL.
• Computer skills include internet navigation and email usage.
• Advanced in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience leading and managing a test team.
• 7 years of experience in software or systems development and testing.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. Applicable portions of the Company’s affirmative action program are available to any applicant or employee for inspection upon request. The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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