Scrum Master Business Systems Analyst -Remote, USA

Compensation: $85,000-$99,000 per year. You are eligible to a Short-Term Incentive Plan with the target at 7.5% of your annual earnings, terms and conditions apply.   Scrum Master Business Systems Analyst -Remote, USA Travel: Onsite travel to Aliso Viejo, CA 1x per quarter    As a Scrum Master in the Informatics department at Ambry Genetics, you will facilitate the Agile process, ensuring that the teams adhere to Agile principles and Scrum practices. You will act as a servant leader, removing obstacles, fostering an environment for high-performing team dynamics, and continuous improvement. Additionally, you will occasionally fulfill some Business Systems Analyst (BSA) responsibilities, such as collecting and documenting requirements. Your role is crucial in helping the team deliver high-quality solutions for both our internal stakeholders and external clients. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of Agile methodologies and excellent communication skills. Knowledge of genetic testing, molecular biology, or other scientific-related disciplines is a huge benefit but is not required. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage in a positive and creative work environment that offers great benefits and opportunities for growth.   Essential Functions

• Plan, prepare, and host PI (Program Increment) Planning events
• Risk Management and mitigation relative to scope, timeline and resources
• Track and communicate team progress, performance metrics, and sprint goals using JIRA and other tools
• Facilitate stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Resolving any open issues/impediments that the team faces during sprint execution
• Coach team members on Agile principles and practices.
• Promote continuous improvement within the team through retrospectives and feedback loops.
• Coordinate with other Scrum Masters and BSAs to ensure alignment and consistency in Agile processes and scrum practices.
• Work with technical leads and subject matter experts to ensure alignment with business logic and objectives
• Facilitate Product Backlog Refinement (Grooming)
• Travel up to 5% of the time (PI Planning events are held in person once a quarter)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar relevant specialization, or equivalent professional experience
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and Scrum practices
• Experience with Agile tools and techniques (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to facilitate team meetings, requirements gathering, and follow-ups
• Understanding of the SDLC and software development best practices
  

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Informatics, Bioinformatics, or related fields
• Previous experience as a Scrum Master in an agile development environment
• Scrum Master certification
• Experience with software development or IT operations
• Experience working with cross-functional teams

About Us:   

Ambry Genetics Corporation is a CAP-accredited and CLIA-licensed molecular genetics laboratory based in Aliso Viejo, California. We are a genetics-based healthcare company that is dedicated to open scientific exchange so we can work together to understand and treat all human disease faster.

At Ambry, everyone is welcome. A career at Ambry Genetics is a chance to be part of a dynamic company that aims to improve health by understanding the relationships between genetics and human disease. We earned our reputation as industry leaders by responsibly introducing cutting-edge genetic testing solutions and continually sharing what we learn with the global scientific community.

At Ambry you will be learning, challenging yourself, and having fun while collaborating with teammates through the open exchange of ideas.  Our outstanding benefits program includes medical, dental, vision, FSA, paid sick leave and generous paid time off (PTO) program. You can learn more about the benefits here. Ambry Genetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we maintain a drug