Scrum Master

Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 per year. You are eligible for a Short-Term Incentive Plan with the target at 7.5% of your annual earnings; terms and conditions apply.

Scrum Master - Remote, USA

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 time (PI Planning events are held in person once a quarter)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience
• Bachelor or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar relevant specialization or equivalent work 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

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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 401k, medical, dental, vision, FSA, paid sick leave and generous paid time off (PTO) program. Ambry Genetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we maintain a drug-free work environment.

The Company believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with local laws such as Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the Company is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. For the purpose of the above job description, “Essential Functions” are “Material Job Duties”.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (and traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at careers@ambrygen.com

Ambry does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters, third party recruiting agencies, outside recruiters or firms without an executed contract in place. We are not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited or are received by Ambry. Such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Ambry and will be processed accordingly.

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