Digital Ops, Associate Tester

Lifelancer; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s PPD clinical research division is seeking a Digital Ops, Associate Tester for remote work in the US. The role focuses on analyzing testing approaches, attending design meetings, and leading test planning, execution, and documentation to ensure quality across digital projects.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with relevant experience, plus familiarity with JIRA, SDLC, AI platforms, and eCOA. Strong communication and independent work style are valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with five years relevant work experience.
• Clinical Trial experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of JIRA, SDLC and AI platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews technical requirements and analyzes testing approach and content.
• Attend design meetings to understand tech requirements for testing solutions.
• Leads test planning, documentation, test execution, error reporting and verification.
• Collaborates with Digital and business test groups to support quality testing.
• Performs regression testing per control guidelines.
• Supports existing business applications and end-user training materials.
• Adheres to SDLC and internal Change Management controls.

Skills

Test planning

Regression testing

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal comms

Independent work

Education

High School diploma with five years relevant work experience

Tools

JIRA

SDLC

AI platforms

eCOA

Job description

Job Title: Digital Ops, Associate Tester

Job Location: Remote, North Carolina, USA

Job Location Type: Remote

Job Contract Type: Full-time

Job Seniority Level: Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionAbout us:At Thermo Fisher’s PPD clinical research business, we’re using digital innovation, data science, and AI to reimagine how life-changing therapies reach patients. Our teams combine deep scientific expertise with advanced analytics, automation, and digital platforms to make research smarter, faster, and more connected.

You’ll join a culture that values experimentation, learning, and collaboration — where your ideas can help shape how we deliver life-saving solutions and improve global health outcomes. Whether you’re a data engineer, product manager, software developer, or AI scientist, you’ll find opportunities here to apply your skills to work that truly matters — improving global health outcomes.

What You’ll Do:

• Reviews technical requirements and provides analysis on testing approach and content being deployed in the project.
• Attend design meetings to understand technology requirements to prepare for testing solutions.
• Leads test planning, documentation, test execution, error reporting, analysis, and error verification.
• Works collaboratively among Digital and business test groups to support quality and acceptance testing.
• Conducts regression testing as needed per control guidelines.
• Support existing business applications and end user training and documentation.
• Adheres to established software development life cycle methodology and internal controls governing Change Management

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma with five years relevant work experience
• Clinical Trial experience (preferred)
• Working knowledge of JIRA, SDLC and AI platforms (preferred)
• System testing experience with digital technology including eCOA (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with system testing and writing test documentation (including script writing) preferred
• Experience working with IT Developers in system enhancements and new functionalities preferred
• Confident initiative-taker
• Organized and Detail Oriented
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts and software is necessary.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team to meet hard deadlines.
• Ability to organize and present information in clear and concise formats.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are committed to fostering a healthy and harmonious workplace for our employees. We understand the importance of creating an environment that allows individuals to excel. Please see below for the required qualifications for this position, which also includes the possibility of equivalent experience:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• May require as-needed travel (0-20%).

Location: Remote US. Band 5. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.