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Software Test Engineer

Meet Life Sciences, San Francisco

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Position Overview

A contract opportunity is available for an experienced Software Tester with a background in validating scientific or laboratory software in regulated environments. This role involves ensuring the quality and compliance of laboratory informatics systems (e.g., LIMS), with a strong emphasis on risk-based testing, documentation, and regulatory alignment. The ideal candidate will possess both technical software testing skills and a clear understanding of standards that govern clinical or diagnostic software systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Testing & Validation

  • Partner with developers, product stakeholders, and QA personnel to clarify requirements and translate them into comprehensive test documentation.
  • Design and execute test plans and test cases covering manual and automated workflows (e.g., functional, regression, system, and integration testing).
  • Test core lab system modules such as sample intake, tracking, barcode handling, and lab equipment interfaces.
  • Ensure traceable, risk-aligned test coverage that supports requirements and compliance objectives.

Compliance & Documentation

  • Ensure testing processes adhere to applicable quality and regulatory standards (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 13485, IVDR, CLIA, CAP).
  • Create and maintain traceability between test artifacts, risk controls, and design documents.
  • Contribute to risk management deliverables such as hazard analyses and FMEAs.
  • Assist in drafting and reviewing validation documentation (protocols, summary reports, etc.) for internal and external audits or filings.
  • Stay informed on evolving standards related to data protection and information security (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, SOC II).

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years in software QA or validation, ideally in lab informatics or scientific software.
  • Deep understanding of the software development and validation lifecycle in regulated environments.
  • Hands-on experience with QA documentation and processes supporting clinical or diagnostic applications.
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and standards including 21 CFR Part 11, GxP, ISO 14971, and related guidance.
  • Strong communication and analytical skills; ability to work cross-functionally.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Biology, Engineering, or related field.
  • Knowledge of automated test tools (e.g., Selenium, Postman, Robot Framework).
  • Proficiency with test case and defect management platforms (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).
  • Experience supporting LIMS deployment or tailoring workflows to lab needs.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Contract

Job function

  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology

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