Job Description

Testing is a vital component of software and algorithm development and software quality assurance experts with a background in bioinformatics are in short supply. As part of the Guardant Health Bioinformatics Software Test team, the Bioinformatics Software Test Intern will work closely with the developers to learn, hands-on, how to validate clinical software created by Bioinformatics team to detect cancer using liquid biopsy and support clinical operations. He/She will be responsible for validating these tools and driving the overall quality of these products. At the end of the internship, the intern will have credible experience validating the performance of clinical software in different regulatory environments.

Qualifications

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with end users to lead the development of validation protocols.
• Work with end users to collect data to support protocol requirements, analyze data collected and create validation reports.
• Create and execute unit tests to verify functionality.
• Create and execute manual/automated tests.
• Troubleshoot, log and resolve software defects.
• Contribute to software design reviews and code reviews. 
• Learn and have fun!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a currently enrolled graduating senior in a Masters or PhD program, ideally in Computer Sciences, Bioinformatics, Mathematics, Statistics or Engineering
• Coding experience in Python
• Knowledge of linux/Unix Environments.
• Knowledge of postgres and/or MySQL.
• Software Development or testing experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently, as well as to collaborate with a team to accomplish goals
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills.

INTERNSHIP EXPECTATIONS:

At the end of the internship, the intern is expected to have completed the validation of a clinical software tool and present their learnings and results of their work at the Bioinformatics Departmental Meeting.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.