Instrument Test Engineer

Nabsys; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with 50% match up to 6%

Unlimited vacation

Life insurance

Job summary

Nabsys in Providence, RI is seeking an Instrument Test Engineer to execute structured hardware and software test protocols on the OhmX instrument platform, a next-generation DNA mapping system. The role requires on-site presence at our headquarters and offers career growth across multiple stages.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience testing physical hardware, plus V&V documentation and clear communication with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional test engineering experience on hardware and software systems, medical devices, or scientific instrumentation.
• Experience executing structured test plans, verification and validation (V&V) protocols, or formal test case documentation against written specifications.
• Hands-on proficiency with micropipettes and basic sample handling for low-volume, precision work.
• Not a remote or pure software QA role; hands-on hardware testing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Execute hardware and software test plans against written specifications, recording results, deviations, and defects clearly.
• Operate the instrument to run biological samples with precise low-volume handling.
• Develop test cases, scripts, and validation protocols as the product evolves; contribute to design reviews and QA perspectives.
• Maintain accurate records per quality system requirements, including SOPs, test logs, and traceability docs.
• Communicate findings clearly to cross-functional teams across hardware, software, and applications.

Skills

Test engineering

Structured testing

V&V protocols

Hardware testing

Software testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

GitHub Issues

Git

Bitbucket

Job description

Nabsys is advancing genomics with a clear focus on accessibility and innovation through its proprietary electronic genome mapping (EGM) technology. Implemented on the OhmX Platform™, EGM integrates precision electronics, nanofluidics, and computational biology to deliver high-resolution insight into genome structure. This approach expands what’s possible in cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and cell and gene therapy research, while providing comprehensive structural variation analysis to laboratories of all sizes. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Providence, Rhode Island. For more information, visit www.nabsys.com.

Nature of Role

The Instrument Test Engineer is based at Nabsys’ Providence, RI headquarters and is responsible for executing structured hardware and software test protocols on the OhmX instrument platform, a novel technology in the next-generation sequencing space focused on high-resolution DNA mapping. This role centers on formal, specification-driven testing of a complex electro-mechanical, fluidic, and optical instrument, and requires regular presence in our laboratory facility. Title and level will be determined based on the candidate’s background and experience; we welcome applications across a range of career stages.

Responsibilities

• Execute hardware and software test plans against written specifications, recording results, deviations, and defects with clarity and consistency
• Operate the instrument to run biological samples, including precision low-volume sample handling with micropipettes
• Develop test cases, test scripts, and validation protocols as the product evolves covering positive, negative, and regression scenarios. Contribute to design reviews and provide QA perspective on testability and acceptance criteria
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with quality system requirements, including SOPs, test logs, and traceability documentation
• Communicate findings clearly to cross‑functional teams across hardware, software, and applications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical or scientific field
• Three or more years of professional test engineering experience on hardware and software systems, medical devices, or scientific instrumentation
• Demonstrated experience executing structured test plans, verification and validation (V&V) protocols, or formal test case documentation against written specifications
• Hands‑on proficiency with micropipettes and basic sample handling for low‑volume, precision work
• This is not a remote or pure software QA role; candidates whose background is exclusively in SaaS or software quality assurance without hands‑on experience testing physical hardware or handling samples will not be a strong fit

Nice to Haves

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant technical or scientific discipline
• Wet lab experience, including work with genomics, next‑generation sequencing library preparation, or DNA/RNA sample handling
• Experience testing complex electro‑mechanical instruments involving fluidics, optics, or precision motion systems
• In‑depth knowledge of software testing methodology, test development, and test tooling
• Experience with source control, continuous integration, and automated testing methods (e.g., Git, Bitbucket)
• Familiarity with bug‑tracking tools such as Jira or GitHub Issues
• Experience in a regulated or quality‑managed environment (ISO, GMP, or similar)

Compensation

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Equity stake
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with 50% match up to 6% of base salary, unlimited vacation, life insurance