QA Specialist

Want to work for a mission driven company that digitally maps soil with machine learning to help sustainably produce food and reverse climate change? EarthOptics is a growing AgTech company developing tools that help farmers more sustainably manage their soil, increase yields and feed the growing world. We are seeking a QA Specialist specializing in soil science and lab data analysis, to join our growing Product Delivery team. This position will help check the quality of our product, Machine Learning assisted soil attribute maps, before delivering them to our customers.

Day in the Life…

As a QA Specialist you will support the QA Lead and team to ensure that:

• Field sensor data has been collected correctly and archived electronically in the proper format;
• Field samples have been collected and shipped correctly;
• Lab analysis data has been completed and distributed in a proper format; and
• All sensing and sampling protocols are being followed per the customer contract.

You will also work directly with an assigned Program Manager, Data Scientist, and associated field operations crews. You will check data quality and integrity prior to engaging with the engineering team and track the product delivery process up until it is sent to the customer. In addition, you will work with the Program Manager to verify that customer field map products have gone through the quality assurance process and issue production tickets for any maps that do not meet quality standards.

We seek motivated individuals who are eager to gain new skills in a fast-paced environment, and work closely and collaboratively with a team. We are committed to building a diverse team of employees from various backgrounds, educational histories, and industries. We have a competitive compensation package including robust healthcare benefits, paid time off and meaningful equity options grants. Even if you do not meet all of the requirements below, we encourage you to apply - we’d love to hear from you! Learn more at www.EarthOptics.com.

To learn more about working at EarthOptics, visit: https://www.themuse.com/profiles/earthoptics

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Work Location: Remote - This remote role welcomes candidates anywhere in the US.

Travel: Travel may be required, approximately 5% of the time

Compensation: The budgeted range starts at $60,900-$87,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on candidate's experience and location.

What your responsibilities will be:

• Verify and analyze data input from disparate systems
• Perform reconciliation and quality assurance of client data through the use of analytical and audit procedures to ensure data integrity
• Acquire and retrieve data as necessary and provide for timely updates
• Work closely with QA Lead and Program Managers to track progress, provide timely updates, review data points, and support customer needs

• Work with Product Delivery team to make sure customer data meets specifications
• Identify, record, and track non-conformances to make recommendations to resolve non-conformances and prevent them in the future
• Identify and communicate continuous improvement processes and approaches
• Other duties as assigned

What we are looking for:

• Associate’s degree or related experience in any STEM field or equivalent relevant professional experience
• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred in soil science and lab management, but not required
• Experience in quality assurance and data management processes
• Database and spreadsheet information capture, management, and use
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet tight deadlines
• Proficient in Google Suites
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

What would make you stand out:

• Proficiency with creating visual representations of data such as maps, graphs, and histograms to effectively convey information
• Experience designing and implementing solutions with minimal guidance

You may be a good fit for this position if you have:

• Absolute attention to detail and problem solving
• Willingness to learn new software systems and processes

What we can offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - 80% funded by EarthOptics for benefit-eligible employees and dependents
• Company paid LTD, STD and Life Insurance
• Meaningful equity option grants
• 401k Plan Employer Match up to 4%
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Professional Development
• Referral Program
• Flexible Schedule & Hybrid/Remote Work Environment

EarthOptics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.