Senior Business Systems Analyst/ QA / JIRA / Manual Testing / Waukegan IL
North Chicago, Illinois
Hybrid
Contract
$55/hr - $60/hr
Join a top-tier, mission-driven biopharmaceutical company revolutionizing internal analytics with a newly modernized data platform. This is a contract opportunity offering hands-on involvement in both business analysis and QA — ideal for someone who thrives in high-visibility, cross-functional roles and enjoys digging into both technical documentation and validation.
You’ll join a tight-knit Agile team that’s open, collaborative, and laser-focused on building a powerful internal web portal to support day-to-day decision-making across the enterprise. Think of it like an internal “daily newspaper,” fed by a massive clinical data lake and tailored to each user’s role.
If you're a seasoned Business Systems Analyst with supplemental QA experience and has a strong grasp of Agile methodologies, QA processes, and top-tier communication skills, this is your chance to own delivery from discovery through implementation. You’ll add some new skills to your toolbelt in data aggregation, portal design, stakeholder interaction, and more, all while collaborating with a fun, fast-moving team with excellent morale.
Required Skills & Experience
Tech Breakdown
The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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You’ll join a tight-knit Agile team that’s open, collaborative, and laser-focused on building a powerful internal web portal to support day-to-day decision-making across the enterprise. Think of it like an internal “daily newspaper,” fed by a massive clinical data lake and tailored to each user’s role.
If you're a seasoned Business Systems Analyst with supplemental QA experience and has a strong grasp of Agile methodologies, QA processes, and top-tier communication skills, this is your chance to own delivery from discovery through implementation. You’ll add some new skills to your toolbelt in data aggregation, portal design, stakeholder interaction, and more, all while collaborating with a fun, fast-moving team with excellent morale.
Required Skills & Experience
- 6+ years of Business Systems Analysis
- Experience writing user stories and requirements in JIRA
- Manual QA experience (test case creation, validation, defect management)
- Strong communication skills – verbal & written
- Proven success in Agile environments
- Ability to hit the ground running in structured, fast-paced settings
- Pharmaceutical or healthcare experience
- Familiarity with data lakes and dashboard-style portals
- Experience working with offshore development teams
- Degree in Information Technology or similar technical field
Tech Breakdown
- 60% JIRA / Documentation / Agile Tooling
- 40% QA – Test Cases, Defect Management
- 70% Hands-On Requirements Gathering & QA
- 10% Cross-Functional Collaboration
- 20% Sprint Planning / Process Alignment
The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Sick Time
- Optional 401(k)
- Flexible hybrid schedule (choose your onsite days, typically Tues–Thurs)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.