Test Engineer I

RXinsider LTD.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase

Health coverage

Work-life balance

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories in Charleston, SC seeks a Test Engineer I to support the Microbial Solutions site. The role focuses on designing and executing UAT cases for software/hardware and identifying defects for resolution.

You will work with software development teams and other internal groups to ensure timely delivery, while supporting field teams with released software and maintaining proficiency in standard Windows tools.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher
• 1–2 years in software testing or QA; familiarity with alpha/beta testing or validation testing considered
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Motivated with initiative

Responsibilities

• Design and execute User Acceptant Test (UAT) cases for software/hardware
• Identify software/hardware defects with detailed reporting
• Collaborate with Software Development and other internal groups to meet project timelines
• Provide technical assistance for released/unreleased software to field teams, internal departments, and satellite facilities
• Utilize base Windows applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) effectively
• Contribute to software development sprint cycles (standups, demos, reviews)
• Draft technical documents aligned with software development cycles

Skills

Software testing

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Test Engineer I for our Microbial Solutions site in Charleston, SC.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Design and execute User Acceptant Test (UAT) cases for software/hardware
• Identification of software/hardware defects with detailed reporting
• Collaboration with Software Development team along with other internal groups to satisfy project timelines
• Provide technical assistance of released/unreleased software for field teams, internal departments, and satellite facilities
• Technical efficiency with base Windows software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Contribute to software development sprint cycles (standup meetings, sprint demos, technical reviews)
• Assist in drafting of technical documents per software development cycles

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher
• 1-2 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance. Experience in performing software/hardware test cases (alpha/beta testing, department specific validation testing) are acceptable considerations
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Must be motivated and demonstrate initiative

The pay range for this position is $59,000-$65,000. Please note that salaries vary within the range based onfactors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

About Microbial Solutions

Our Microbial Solutions business group has a comprehensive portfolio of endotoxin testing, microbial detection and microbial identification products and services is unlike any other, and has been purposefully designed to meet the complex and ever-changing needs of the industry. We help clients to ensure product safety and quality with easy-to-use yet robust testing solutions that satisfy regulatory requirements, support critical decision making and improve operational efficiencies.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 80% of the drugs approved by the FDA in the last five years.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, veteran or disability status.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e‑mail message to [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.