Software Test Engineer - Flow Cytometry and Microscopy

Software Test Engineer I - Flow Cytometry and Microscopy

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our team as a Software Test Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll contribute to ensuring the quality and reliability of our software solutions. You'll work on advanced products that support scientific research, from mass spectrometry instruments to laboratory automation systems. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, ensuring our software meets the highest quality standards. This position offers opportunities for growth and development while contributing to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute predefined test cases and validation protocols for flow cytometry and microscopy software under supervision.
• Perform basic cell culture and routine immunoassays (e.g., flow cytometry staining, ICC/IHC support) to assist in validation activities.
• Support the creation and maintenance of test documentation, including test cases, test results, and defect logs.
• Assist in validating software features against real-world biological workflows.
• Learn and apply concepts of fluorescence compensation and spectral unmixing in flow cytometry experiments.
• Identify, document, and report defects using tools such as JIRA or equivalent systems.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, scientists, and developers to understand product features and testing requirements.
• Participate in test execution cycles, including regression and functional testing.
• Ensure adherence to data integrity, documentation standards, and compliance requirements.
• Support troubleshooting of basic biological, instrument, or software-related issues with guidance.
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or related Life Sciences field.
• 2–4 years of experience in laboratory environments (academic or industry).
• Basic hands-on exposure to:
  • Cell culture techniques
  • Flow cytometry or immunoassays (academic exposure acceptable)
• Foundational understanding of:
  • Flow cytometry principles
  • Biological data interpretation
• Basic awareness of software testing concepts (STLC/SDLC is a plus).
• Strong attention to detail with good documentation practices.
• Good communication and willingness to learn in a cross-functional environment.
• Interest in working at the intersection of biology and software validation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or project experience involving flow cytometry or microscopy workflows.
• Exposure to test management or defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, HPALM etc).
• Familiarity with laboratory documentation practices (GLP/GMP exposure is a plus).
• Interest in automation, AI tools, or digital solutions in testing environments.