Software Testing Analyst

Almac Group; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Almac Group in Loughborough (Charnwood site) is seeking a Software Testing Analyst to take ownership of testing IXRS systems—planning, executing, and reporting on both manual and automated testing, while collaborating with project teams to ensure solutions meet the highest standards.

Joining Almac means working in a fast-paced, regulated environment with opportunities for learning, development and long-term career progression across the Almac Group.

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in Computer Science or related subject.
• Experience in writing and executing manual and automated tests.
• Demonstrated knowledge of formal testing methodology and best practices.
• Experience testing web-based and locally deployed client-server projects.
• Experience using formal test management tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute functional, system, performance, and usability tests.
• Carry out manual and automated testing, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
• Identify, log, and track defects through to resolution.
• Produce clear test documentation and status updates.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines and quality standards.
• Contribute to project planning, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Manual testing

Automated testing

Test planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Test management tools

Job description

Software testing analyst

Description

Location: Charnwood site Loughborough

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday Friday with core hours 10:00-16:00

Business Unit: Almac Clinical Technologies

Open To: Internal and External applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11681

The Opportunity

As a Software Testing Analyst, you’ll take ownership of testing IXRS systems—planning, executing, and reporting on both manual and automated testing—while working collaboratively with project teams to ensure solutions are delivered to the highest standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and execute functional, system, performance, and usability tests
• Carry out manual and automated testing, ensuring accurate and reliable results
• Identify, log, and track defects through to resolution
• Produce clear test documentation and status updates
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines and quality standards
• Contribute to project planning, problem-solving, and continuous improvement

Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast‑paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long‑term career progression across the Almac Group.

Our approach is simple – we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found here; Life at Almac - Almac

Essential Criteria

What you need to be successful

• Third level qualification in Computer Science or related subject
• in writing and executing manual and automated tests.
• Demonstrated knowledge of formal testing methodology and best practices.
• Experience of testing web based and locally deployed client-server projects.
• Experience using formal test management tools

Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK with no restrictions OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time employment in the UK

For further information on essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to the online job posting.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 1st November 2026.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE:

Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.