What are the responsibilities and job description for the SQA Test Intern position at ProteinSimple?
By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.
Pay Range:
$19.20 - $26.40Pay Rate: $25/hour
All internship positions are designed to give college students an opportunity to apply techniques learned in an academic setting while obtaining new skills. This is a paid internship offering full-time hours during the summer months. All interns are required to conclude the program by giving a formal presentation on their work. Please note that no relocation assistance or sponsorship is provided for the internship program at this time.
POSITION SUMMARY:
ProteinSimple is part of the Protein Platforms division of Bio-Techne (NASDAQ: TECH). We're rethinking protein tools and helping thousands of researchers around the world resolve their protein analysis problems so they can reveal new insight into proteins and their role in disease. Software is vital to our success in developing award winning bio-tech instruments for the life sciences industry. Our product development team is making products that are drastically changing how scientists and researchers use tools to become more productive. Use your strong knowledge of test automation to expand the reliability of our instrument systems. You will collaborate with other software engineers and scientists in the development of analytical applications, working on design of graphical data presentations, algorithms, device communications, and complex data workflows. We are offering an opportunity to work with state of the art software/hardware technologies amongst a very creative, motivated, and talented team.
The responsibilities of this position include designing both manual and automation solutions to verify protein analysis product software. Interfaces closely with other disciplines on project teams to ensure a seamless transition into software verification phases of projects and that testing is comprehensive with respect to software requirements. Participates in reviews for software requirements and provides up-front feedback on requirements testability.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Disciplined and detail-oriented; deliver robust, readable code
2. Key contributor to new software test solution components
3. Proficiency with Python 3
4. Engage in the software lifecycle of test tools
5. Ensure that all verification activities are conducted in accordance with Quality System requirements
6. Determination and sound technical judgment in problem solving, analytical techniques, develops new / creative test designs
7. Assist in manual and automation testing of software applications across different platforms.
8. Help document test results and assist in the creation of test reports.
9. Performs additional duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
· The position requires a pursuit for a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
· Must have completed (at minimum) the sophomore year of college
· Must be able to work full-time during the duration of the internship program
· Attention to detail, organization, and data analysis skills are required.
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
· Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, multi task, and have good communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Familiarity with test automation concepts.
2. Education or experience in biology preferred.
3. Strong written skills necessary to document software and test procedures.
4. Skills in problem solving; including the ability to identify and appropriately evaluate a course of action.
5. Ability to work independently on routine assignments or projects.
6. Ability to plan, organize and multi-task to complete assignments in an efficient manner.
7. Ability to communicate professionally, both oral and written.
8. Ability to pay attention to details and perform at a high level accuracy.
9. Ability to work independently and with a team.
Why Join Bio-Techne:
We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.
Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.
Salary : $19 - $26
