Overview
We are looking for Software Test Engineering Interns to join us at our Melbourn headquarters for a three-month paid internship. You will test the client-server software that drives our liquid handling instruments, working hands-on with real products in a laboratory environment. This is a fully onsite role, and a great first step for someone starting out in software testing who wants to learn how quality is built into scientific instruments.
About us: Based in Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. SPT Labtech makes products that transform the way scientists work. For decades, our expert scientists, engineers and business innovators have provided scientists with world-leading, innovative solutions for liquid handling, sample preparation, and sample management that help accelerate research and make a real difference to human health. We work collaboratively with our customers, building trusted relationships that enable us to deliver exceptional, personalised experiences designed for real-world challenges in the lab.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute manual test cases for client-server software and liquid handling instruments.
- Verify system functionality and identify software or hardware issues.
- Record, document, and report defects accurately.
- Assist with setting up and maintaining test environments.
- Perform regression, integration, and system testing.
- Collaborate with software, hardware, and QA teams to investigate and resolve issues.
- Maintain accurate test documentation and test reports.
- Follow quality standards, testing procedures, and laboratory safety guidelines.
- Support continuous improvement of testing processes and product quality.
Skills & Attributes
- Keenness to build a career in software testing and quality assurance.
- Analytical thinker with good problem-solving skills.
- Accuracy and detail-focus when executing test procedures.
- Clear communicator who works well in a team.
- Quick to pick up new technologies and testing methodologies.
- Ability to document findings clearly and follow established processes.
- Planned to work fully onsite.
Essential Qualifications
- Studying towards, or recently completed, a degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline such as Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Information Technology.
- Basic understanding of client-server applications and computer systems.
- Basic knowledge of software testing concepts, including functional and regression testing.
Compensation and Benefits
You’ll be working with talented professionals in a motivated and driven team. We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive, valued benefits, including private medical insurance, a generous pension plan, and an annual discretionary bonus.
Equal Opportunity
We embrace diversity and inclusivity, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, or family status. We prioritise supporting our employees’ diverse needs as we strive for excellence together.
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