Software Test Engineering Intern

We are looking for Software Test Engineering Interns to join us at our Melbourn headquarters for a three-month paid internship. You will test the client-server software that drives our liquid handling instruments, working hands-on with real products in a laboratory environment. This is a fully onsite role, and a great first step for someone starting out in software testing who wants to learn how quality is built into scientific instruments. You will execute manual test cases, log and report defects, and work alongside our software, hardware and QA teams to investigate and resolve issues.,

• Executing manual test cases for client-server software and liquid handling instruments.
• Verifying system functionality and identifying software or hardware issues.
• Recording, documenting, and reporting defects accurately.
• Assisting with setting up and maintaining test environments.
• Performing regression, integration, and system testing.
• Collaborating with software, hardware, and QA teams to investigate and resolve issues.
• Maintaining accurate test documentation and test reports.
• Following quality standards, testing procedures, and laboratory safety guidelines.
• Supporting continuous improvement of testing processes and product quality.
  
  Keen to build a career in software testing and quality assurance.
• An analytical thinker with good problem-solving skills.
• Accurate and detail-focused when executing test procedures.
• A clear communicator who works well in a team.
• Quick to pick up new technologies and testing methodologies.
• Able to document findings clearly and follow established processes.
• Happy working fully onsite.
The essentials:
• Studying towards, or recently completed, a degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline such as Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Information Technology.
• A basic understanding of client-server applications and computer systems.
• Basic knowledge of software testing concepts, including functional and regression testing.
  
  Based in Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. SPT Labtech makes products that transform the way scientists work. For decades, our expert scientists, engineers and business innovators have provided scientists with world-leading, innovative solutions for liquid handling, sample preparation, and sample management that help accelerate research and make a real difference to human health. We work collaboratively with our customers, building trusted relationships that enable us to deliver exceptional, personalised experiences designed for real-world challenges in the lab.
Want to be part of a team that's truly making a difference?

We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive, valued benefits, including private medical insurance, a generous pension plan, and an annual discretionary bonus.