QA with Domain experience - Chromatography and mass spectrometry - Santa Clara CA - Hybrid
Title: QA with domain experience (Chromatography and mass spectrometry) Domain: Background in Chemistries Location: Santa Clara, CA - Hybrid (3 Days onsite - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Job Description
Background in Chemistries
Familiarity with Chromatography and mass spectrometry HW and Applications (GC/LC/MS QTOF)
Perform sample analysis, data processing, calibration, and maintenance of all chromatography systems
Prepare reagents needed for analysis
Perform instrument tuning and calibration
Experience developing test designs and test cases for verification and validation of product functionality through manual and automated E2E tests
Software solutions test planning
Define and execute feature test cases
Investigate errors, report potential software defects, and verify fixes
Assess software performance
Work in an agile development environment testing iteratively against newly developed code until quality metrics are achieved from an end customer's perspective
Work with Engineering and Product Management teams to clearly communicate test results, recommended next steps, and timing for the next phase of feature releases
Review and validate software requirements and functional design specifications
Troubleshoot system issues and defects with Support, R&D, and implementation teams, propose solutions, test resolutions, and facilitate release to production
Develop QA estimates for project and enhancement requests. Assist in scoping, planning, and scheduling QA activities.
Note: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, with onsite presence at the Santa Clara office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and remote work on Monday and Friday.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemistry, Computer Science, or other related field, or equivalent experience
1+ years of experience in QTOF, LC, or GC Chromatography, including running samples and reporting results a plus
Good verbal and written communication skills
Experience with laboratory informatics software such as a networked Chromatography Data System (CDS), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN), or Scientific Data Management System (SDMS)
Experience in Jenkins, JMeter Benchmark, and Postman is a Plus
Desired experience with test automation or software programming knowledge (C#, scripting such as Playwright, Groovy, PowerShell, REST API )