Automation QA Engineer - Genomics & Bioinformatics

PeopleNTech LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleNTech LLC is hiring an Automation QA Engineer to design, build, and execute automated and manual test coverage for genomics and life sciences workflows. The role emphasizes Python-based test automation and validating pipeline outputs against wet and dry lab processes.

You will coordinate with wet and dry lab teams, test LIMS integrations, and contribute to test strategy with compliance considerations like data integrity and traceability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in QA/test automation with Python.
• Experience with genomics concepts and data formats.
• Hands-on testing of LIMS and bioinformatics software.
• Ability to coordinate with wet/dry lab teams.
• Regulatory awareness in healthcare/life sciences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based automated tests.
• Create test plans, cases, and regression suites.
• Validate outputs against genomic data concepts.
• Collaborate with lab teams to understand sample lifecycle.
• Test integrations with LIMS and ensure data traceability.
• Identify defects and support root-cause analysis.
• Contribute to test strategy for compliance.
• Improve automation frameworks and CI/CD integration.

Skills

QA automation

Python scripting

Genomics knowledge

LIMS testing

Test strategy

CI/CD testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Bioinformatics

Tools

pytest

unittest

Robot Framework

Postman

Selenium

Job description

PeopleNTech LLC is hiring an Automation QA Engineer to design, build, and execute automated and manual test coverage for genomics and life sciences workflows. The role emphasizes Python-based test automation and validating pipeline outputs against wet and dry lab processes.

You will coordinate with wet and dry lab teams, test LIMS integrations, and contribute to test strategy with compliance considerations like data integrity and traceability.