Scientific QA – User Testing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Perform exploratory and manual testing (UAT) for web-based applications on the Luma platform.

• Create testing strategies and exploratory test guides to ensure compliance with business requirements.

• Offer comprehensive feedback to design and product teams.

• Validate new features, integrations, and scientific workflows.

• Document clear and reproducible bug reports, collaborating with developers for resolution.

• Provide insights on usability, scientific workflow efficiency, and overall user experience.

• Work alongside automation engineers to identify potential automated coverage and review assertions.

• Engage in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release readiness activities.

• Champion quality assurance throughout the software development lifecycle.

⛳️ Requirements

• A background in science (chemistry, biology, or a related field) is required.

• Education or substantial work experience in Biology, Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, or a similar scientific discipline.

• Experience in roles such as User Tester, Scientific Application administrator/owner, Software Tester, or QA Analyst/User Testing, with a strong emphasis on exploratory testing.

• Education or experience working in a scientific environment that utilizes scientific software.

• Understanding of biologic/scientific workflows.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

• Experience with scientific software, preferably at an administrator level.

• Experience in testing SaaS or complex web applications (preferred but not required).

• Familiarity with Jira, Zephyr Scale, or similar test management and bug tracking systems (preferred but not required).

• Hands-on experience with backend validation, API testing, and database verification (preferred but not required).

• Experience using Postman/Bruno, GraphQL, and backend validation tools (preferred but not required).

🏝️ Benefits

• A dynamic, remote-friendly work environment.

• An equal opportunity employer.

• A welcoming and supportive workplace.