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About Phoenix-Aid Inc.

Phoenix-Aid is a biotechnology company dedicated to improving and modernizing chronic wound care. Our main office and lab is located in Neenah, WI, with a small lab at the University Research Park in Madison.

Our first product, a proprietary carbon-polymer nanocomposite wound dressing, is designed to accelerate healing and block infection, with a critical focus on helping patients with severe conditions like diabetic foot ulcers in underserved communities globally. Our patient-centric work blends material science and emerging technologies to create solutions, that are accessible, affordable, and needed.

10-15 hours a week, variable. Majority of the work can be completed during hours convienent to the intern. 

The Role: QA Analyst Intern

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst Intern to join our team. You will play a vital role in upholding the quality and integrity of our systems, ensuring that our products meet the highest medical and regulatory standards.

This is a key position where you will link technical QA principles directly to biomedical impact. The initial role, will center around aiding in preparing and overviewing a Electronic Data Capture (EDC) software to our requirements for upcoming animal and patient clinical studies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. System Testing
   1. Design, write, and execute test cases for software systems used in our manufacturing process, clinical data collection, and internal operations.
2. Quality Verification
   1. Verify that data and systems related to our nanocomposite dressing manufacturing and R&D meet documented specifications and quality controls.
3. Defect Management
   1. Identify, document, and track software and data defects, working with engineers to ensure timely and effective resolutions.
4. Process Improvement
   1. Assist in implementing and maintaining procedures that align with medical device Quality Management Systems (QMS).
5. Other
   1. There may be other tasks that are not strictly within the scope of the job tasks, that may be required to be fulfilled as per the needs of the company.

What You'll Bring:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Foundational knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA) principles and methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to write and analyze Unit Tests, and experience with integration and regression testing.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Communication, and moreover proactive communication, is essential in the startup world.
• Responsible and consistent mindset. Startups require a level of independence, and while we understand most applicants will have school, and other roles, we expect a relatively consistent availability (10-15 hours a week), and prior notice for any planned absence, hours worked can be chosen by the candidate.  

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to James Gui at jgui@accuratrials.com and cc ashwin@phoenixaid.bio