Senior Test Engineer - Life Sciences Software

Edgar Cowen ,
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
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Our client specialises in developing software in the life sciences sector. The software is deployed in the cloud with a powerful database at the back-end used on both Windows and Linux infrastructures. Their software is instrumental in improving health and life quality on a global scale They are looking for a technically skilled individual to work in their test team. You will already have knowledge of biology, genomics, bioinformatics, etc An interest in software/technology is essential for this role. Knowledge/awareness of software coding/testing is also an essential requirement. The role will involve/need: - A background or a good degree in life sciences, bioinformatics - genes, proteins, diseases, biology, etc. Knowledge/experience of software coding/testing (the company mainly codes in Python/JavaScript and databases on Windows and Linux platforms) Testing: exploratory testing; checklists; test scripts; tools, automation – and an open mind on any other potentially suitable ways to test Either a scientific / researcher, academic background Experience with scientific methods Responsible approach, considered, a balance of resoluteness / flexibility, betterment in general Use of corpora such as PubMed, MEDLINE, ClinicalTrials.gov (desirable) Use of ontologies such as Entrez, NCI (desirable) An appreciation/awareness of data analysis/science (desirable) This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced person who wishes to put their skills, knowledge and commercial background into a highly reputed company – joining a highly experienced team. This vacancy is being managed on behalf of the employer by Edgar Cowen who are acting as a Recruitment Agency. Please note: If you have not had a response from your application within 7 days, please assume your application is not being progressed. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89796510

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