Contract Software QA Engineer

At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a purpose driven environment. This is what we call the Veracyte way – it’s about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life-changing decisions.

Our Values

• We Seek A Better Way: We innovate boldly, learn from our setbacks, and are resilient in our pursuit to transform cancer care
• We Make It Happen: We act with urgency, commit to quality, and bring fun to our hard work
• We Are Stronger Together: We collaborate openly, seek to understand, and celebrate our wins
• We Care Deeply: We embrace our differences, do the right thing, and encourage each other
  
  

The Position

Based on candidate location, we may consider (PST) remote. This person can also work hybrid out of our San Diego or South San Francisco office. This contract position is anticipated to last up to 1 year.

We are seeking a highly experienced and collaborative Software QA Engineer to develop and/or execute the testing process for applications at Veracyte that directly help our company expand and develop new diagnostic solutions to improve patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs. This is a critical role for a technically adept professional who brings deep expertise in enterprise computerized systems, laboratory operations, and scientific data management, particularly in genomics, life sciences, or regulated lab environments.

As a Software QA Engineer, you will serve as a tester for software and computerized systems releases, translating complex technical requirements into robust, risk-based scalable testing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test cases,
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills coupled with the ability to find and solve the root cause of problems.
• Excellent critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and data integrity standards across LIMS workflows and associated systems.
  
  

Required

Who You Are:

• 3 years of experience in LIMS testing, preferably Labbit LIMS or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• In-depth understanding of laboratory science workflows, particularly in genomics, molecular biology, or clinical research environments.
• Proven experience translating technical requirements into testing strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate in a matrixed team setting
• Solid understanding of GAMP5 risk based computerized systems validation methodology
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements, including GxP, GLP, GCP, CLIA, and data integrity frameworks.
  
  

Preferred

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
  
  

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Remote-$72-83 an hour.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience, skillset, geographic location, industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Pay range

$72—$83 USD

What We Can Offer You

Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities if you are curious, driven, patient-oriented and aspire to help us build a great company. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged, and empowered to drive innovative ideas and decisions. We are thrilled to be recognized as a 2024 Certified™ Great Place to Work® in both the US and Israel - a testament to our dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where passion meets purpose.

About Veracyte

Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global diagnostics company whose vision is to transform cancer care for patients all over the world. We empower clinicians with the high-value insights they need to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to diagnose and treat cancer. Our Veracyte Diagnostics Platform delivers high-performing cancer tests that are fueled by broad genomic and clinical data, deep bioinformatic and AI capabilities, and a powerful evidence-generation engine, which ultimately drives durable reimbursement and guideline inclusion for our tests, along with new insights to support continued innovation and pipeline development. For more information, please visit www.veracyte.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X (Twitter).

Veracyte, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Veracyte participates in E-Verify in the United States. View our CCPA Disclosure Notice.

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