Instrument Software Test Scientist (m/f/d)

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, growing efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
To strengthen our agile Life Science Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry team, we are looking for a motivated Software Test Scientist. If you enjoy working with a multidisciplinary, multicultural, and worldwide team, this is your job.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• University degree in, Biology, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, related science, or equivalent education and work experience
• Experience with Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry or similar separation techniques
• Shown hands on knowledge of both LC and MS instrumentation. Comfortable discussing the components of a mass spectrometer, aspects of liquid chromatography, mass spectrometer ionization sources and their impact on design or application performance
• Knowledge and experience in one or more of Proteomics, Lipidomics, Pharma/Biopharma, Clinical or Food & Environmental analytical industries
• Experience with product testing to confirm specifications and product performance is beneficial
• Experience testing software for commercial applications, preferably for instrument control software products is beneficial

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Detail oriented and self-motivated individual able to work in multi-national multi-disciplinary team
• Programming skills in a major programming language or scripting language would be preferred
• Knowledge of software testing techniques, test automation or testing tools like Test Complete, Selenium or similar products is an advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in English
• Ability to travel up to 20% globally

• Conduct testing on various software platforms to assess design and performance in support of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s new product development for hardware.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish comprehensive requirements and develop test cases based on functional specifications and design documents.
• Work closely with the test automation team to ensure a clear understanding of instrumentation and assist in automating manual tests.
• Collaborate with development and validation teams to plan, perform, and document verification and validation activities.
• Maintain and update test cases and bug reports in databases, including filing and tracking.
• Conduct characterization of newly developed instrument hardware and software.