Quality Assurance Specialist

2 weeks ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom EIT Pathogena Full time
About EIT Pathogena

EIT Pathogena is a cutting-edge research and development facility that bridges the gap between science and technology. Guided by world-leading scientists and entrepreneurs, we aim to accelerate innovation by driving scientific and technological advancements in health and medical science, food security, climate change, and government innovation.

Our mission is to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases by developing Whole Genome Sequencing-based metagenomic and individual pathogen clinical tools. We strive to create a global, turn-key solution that systematises how data from genomic sequencing is processed, analysing a broad range of pathogens and delivering solutions to laboratories, hospitals, and public health organisations worldwide.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst to join our EIT Pathogena team. As a QA Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and functionality of our genomic analysis platform. You will collaborate closely with other members of the EIT Pathogen Programme team, as well as external third parties, to support the testing and validation processes of our Pathogena product.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assisting in the testing and validation of pathogen data analysis pipelines
  • Supporting the QA team in ensuring that testing processes are efficient and scalable
  • Contributing to manual and automated testing efforts with senior team members
  • Documenting test cases and tracking defects
  • Participating in the testing of cloud deployment to ensure reliability and performance
  • Collaborating on continuous improvements to the testing process
Requirements
  • A strong interest in quality assurance and testing processes
  • Familiarity with basic testing methodologies (manual and automated testing)
  • An understanding of software development processes
  • Experience working in a cloud-based environment (such as AWS, GCP, or Oracle Cloud)
  • Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team
Benefits
  • Competitive salary banding between £30,000-£35,000 depending on experience
  • Bonus scheme participation
  • Travel Allowance
  • Enhanced sick pay and maternity/paternity after qualifying service
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme and online therapy services
  • Employer-funded Private Medical Insurance and Hospital Cash Plan
  • Access to Perk Box for high street and online savings
  • Pension salary sacrifice scheme, minimum 5% employee and 7.5% from employer
  • Group life cover 4 times annual base salary
  • Group income protection plan

Eligible to work in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. Based in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.



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