PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Under the direction of the Director of Applications, the Business Analyst position evaluates business and compliance requirements related to computer programs, subsystems, software development, application upgrades, and systems modifications. This position develops technical documentation to describe business functional requirements, hazards, and validation test plans, acts as a liaison between users and software engineers and participates in iterative development, serving as liaison between stakeholders and engineering. The Business Analyst performs requirements for analysis, technical writing, and subsequent structural and functional testing of new/revised applications. Additionally, this position leads implementation of internal or external projects, as assigned with management oversight, follows quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and internal guides to ensure compliance.
Regular full-time attendance is required during office hours.
QualificationsEDUCATION
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College degree, or more than 5 years of equivalent business analysis experience
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MLT/MLS/SBB (ASCP) certification, a plus
EXPERIENCE
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3-5 years of experience in analysis, validation, verification, testing, developing plans, and technical documentation writing
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Prior experience in healthcare, blood bank, or regulated industry, a plus
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Experience in project implementation (small to medium in size)
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
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Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills with users, vendors, and peers
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Excellent technical and analytical skills
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
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Ability to concentrate on complex projects
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Effective organizational skills, ability to prioritize workload, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through
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Problem-solving skills with ability to provide instruction to users for corrective action(s)
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Knowledge of business analyst functions (i.e., discovery, analysis, requirements gathering, technical writing, development and execution of software validation plans, project management, business functions and test cases, and maintaining documentation)
Carter BloodCare is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. Carter BloodCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants and will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an employees or applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic, and veteran or disability status. In addition to federal law requirements, Carter BloodCare complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Carter BloodCare is a Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Skills Required
- College degree or more than 5 years of equivalent business analysis experience
- 3-5 years of experience in analysis, validation, verification, testing, plan development, and technical documentation writing
- Experience with small to medium project implementation
- Excellent oral, written, communication, interpersonal, technical, and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Organizational skills, prioritization, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through
- Problem-solving skills and ability to instruct users on corrective actions
- Knowledge of discovery, requirements gathering, technical writing, software validation plans, project management, test cases, and documentation maintenance
- MLT, MLS, or SBB ASCP certification
- Prior experience in healthcare, blood bank, or a regulated industry
What We Do
Carter BloodCare is an independent, community-based nonprofit blood center serving North, Central and East Texas. It collects donations through donor centers and mobile and community drives, then processes, tests, stores and distributes blood and blood components to hospitals and other medical facilities. The organization supplies transfusion resources for patients with urgent and ongoing medical needs, guided by its mission to save lives by making transfusion possible.
