About the role
Lightcast are a life-science startup developing a unique platform for massively parallel processing of single cell assay operations that can revolutionise conventional drug discovery workflows.
We are looking for a software test lead to join our growing software and integration team to help ensure that both the embedded hardware and desktop applications are produced to the highest standards. This is a rich and varied role that will provide strategic direction and management to the testing team, whilst retaining hands-on involvement. The team works in an agile manner, with frequent releases and valuing technical excellence including development of a digital twin of the platform.
The role gives the opportunity to cover multiple technologies and test techniques whilst liaising with others in the team to improve the quality and testability of the products. The technology is varied, and includes novel hardware control, machine-learning, complex image analysis and a rich set of visualisation applications.
This will involve working in a multi-disciplinary environment alongside the engineering and biology teams to identify areas of risk and focus, ensuring scientists can perform complex experiments as simply and efficiently as possible with comprehensive analysis of results.
Your responsibilities will include
Requirements
We would expect you to have:
It would be advantageous for you to have:
We offer a generous benefits package including:
At Lightcast, we recruit on a rolling basis, meaning we carry on recruiting until we find the right person for the role being advertised. We tend to compare individuals to the role specification rather than to each other.
About Lightcast
Lightcast Discovery is a bio-tools company developing a platform that combines the flexibility to analyse a wide range of cell types and assays with precise control over droplet number, occupancy, location and movement. Working with major pharmaceutical companies and leading academic institutes. Together, using our next generation microfluidic platform, we are driving scientific innovation, developing unique therapeutic approaches, and forging a path to exciting new scientific discoveries. Learn more about Lightcast Discovery at https://www.lightcast.bio/.
Lightcast Discovery is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
At Lightcast, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way in our book. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background and what you can bring to Lightcast Discovery.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Lightcast Discovery does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Lightcast or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Lightcast Discovery’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Lightcast Discovery, and Lightcast Discovery will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
