Software Automation Test Intern at Element Biosciences Inc
San Diego, California, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

40.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Software Testing, Automation, Debugging, Agile, Python, Java, JavaScript, Postman, REST API Testing, Problem-Solving, Attention to Detail, Communication, Teamwork

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description
At Element Biosciences, we are passionate about our mission to develop high performing products to study genomics with unprecedented flexibility and quality that enable researchers to better understand biology for the improvement of global health. We have built a highly efficient product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow, and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment. We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness. As a Software Automation Test Intern, you’ll work closely with our software product design and development teams to design, develop, and execute automated tests for our software products. This internship will offer you hands-on experience in software automation, debugging, and working in an agile environment, giving you a solid foundation for a career in software testing and quality assurance. We are looking for individuals who are curious, love to learn and want to make an impact on some cutting-edge projects for our Summer 2026 Internships. Our program has multiple elements (no pun intended) to ensure that you have a well-rounded summer to help identify your strengths and work on areas of development, to an Executive Series where you get to meet our Leadership team and ask them questions about their careers, about the products or anything else which interests you. And, finally, you get to work on a project which will actually be rolled into the product roadmap. This role will report to the Sr Staff Engineer, Product Owner and will be a San Diego based role. If you possess the following and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this role. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Collaborate with software product design and development teams to understand software requirements and develop effective test cases Design and implement automated test scripts to validate functionality, performance, and reliability of software applications Maintain and update existing automated test frameworks Execute automated test cases, log defects, and assist in troubleshooting issues Work with team members to enhance test coverage and improve testing processes Participate in Agile/Scrum activities, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings Document test results and report on findings Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Programming, CS, Bio engineering or related field Basic knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) and an interest in software testing Familiarity with automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, PyTest / Selenium, Appium, JUnit) is a plus Experience with Postman for REST API testing, including collections, environments, automated test scripts, and response verification. Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies Strong problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Physical Requirements: Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 20 pounds Location: San Diego - on-site Travel: N/A Job Type: Intern/Non-exempt Base Compensation Pay Range: $25 - 40/hr Please note: Compensation will depend on multiple factors, including degree and experience level. We foster an environment such that all people are afforded the freedom to pursue their passions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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Responsibilities
Collaborate with software product design and development teams to understand software requirements and develop effective test cases. Design and implement automated test scripts to validate functionality, performance, and reliability of software applications.
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