About the role
Lightcast are a life-science startup developing a unique platform for massively parallel processing of single cell assay operations that can revolutionise conventional drug discovery workflows.
We are looking for a manual software tester to join our growing software and integration team helping ensure that both the embedded hardware and desktop software is tested effectively and efficiently.
This is a rich and varied role in a maturing test function that will analyse work items to identify the applicable tests in functional and non-functional areas. Executing scripted and exploratory tests on both emulated hardware and real pre-production units of tests ensure coverage via integration testing and customer-like scenarios coverage.
The role gives the opportunity to cover multiple technologies and test techniques whilst liaising with colleagues to improve the quality and testability of the products. The technology is varied, and includes novel hardware control, machine-learning, complex image analysis and a rich set of visualisation applications.
Development is Agile, with frequent releases and valuing technical excellence including development of a digital twin of the platform. This is a multi-disciplinary environment, working alongside our manufacturing, engineering and biology teams to identify areas of risk and focus.
Your responsibilities will include
- Identifying test requirements for applications that allow scientists to design and execute complex experiments, whist capturing and analysing the resulting data
- Actively contributing the test perspective within meetings to improve the testability of the solutions
- Involvement in requirements clarification, ensuring complex concepts are understood and translated into well-tested, high-quality code
- Test planning and analysis of the new features so that test coverage is maintained and improved
- Clear identification and triage of issues found and ensuring all information is included in any defect reports
- Collaborating within a multi-disciplinary organisation covering engineering, electronics and biology, using an Agile process to ensure key deliverables are met to time and quality
- Application of multiple test techniques (Black box, White box, and Non-functional) to improve the reliability and robustness of the software, both embedded and desktop
- Producing the test documentation to ensure reporting and improvement active have evidence
We would expect you to have:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience of testing embedded software and/or hardware solutions
- Familiarity with Agile development concepts and processes
- Experience of both scripted and exploratory testing
- Thorough understanding of test techniques and risk analysis
- Good experience with TestRail and JIRA
- Ability to communicate effectively with other teams across various disciplines
- Ability to adapt and adjust the test approach
It would be advantageous for you to have:
- Technical knowledge of databases, data storage and logging
- Knowledge of software for image processing / machine vision
- Scientific computing knowledge and a strong mathematical background
- Life Sciences background
- Automation testing knowledge, Python and C#
We offer a generous benefits package including:
- 26 days holiday, plus Public Holidays
- Flexible working hours
- Pension contribution matched up to 7%
- Private medical insurance
- Income protection
- Life insurance
- Subsidized gym membership and weekly cross fit sessions
- Access to Cycle to Work and Technology schemes
- Enhanced family leave policies
At Lightcast, we recruit on a rolling basis, meaning we carry on recruiting until we find the right person for the role being advertised. We tend to compare individuals to the role specification rather than to each other.
About Lightcast
Lightcast Discovery is a bio-tools company developing a platform that combines the flexibility to analyse a wide range of cell types and assays with precise control over droplet number, occupancy, location and movement. Working with major pharmaceutical companies and leading academic institutes. Together, using our next generation microfluidic platform, we are driving scientific innovation, developing unique therapeutic approaches, and forging a path to exciting new scientific discoveries. Learn more about Lightcast Discovery at https://www.lightcast.bio/.
Lightcast Discovery is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
At Lightcast, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way in our book. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background and what you can bring to Lightcast Discovery.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Lightcast Discovery does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Lightcast or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Lightcast Discovery’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Lightcast Discovery, and Lightcast Discovery will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
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What We Do
Lightcast is developing a novel, droplet-based platform that provides a deeper understanding of cellular function. Compared to standard microfluidic methods, the Lightcast platform offers the ability to run a broader range of assays and to precisely control and track the number, occupancy, location, and movement of each droplet. The unprecedented scalability and flexibility of this approach will help advance translational and basic research as well as streamline development workflows for drugs, therapeutics, and applied biologics.
