Software Tester within RMD System Development (contract)

The Position

(Please note that this vacancy is currently not linked to an open position. We are anticipating future needs in our organization. If you are interested in this kind of role, please apply today and we may contact you should a position matching your profile become available.)

In a global and cross-functional environment, the System Development department is responsible for workflow optimization and the successful integration of hardware, software, consumables, and reagents to finally perform the system verification of diagnostics instruments.
As a System Development Software Tester, you will work as a part of a cross-functional team on the development of new complex diagnostics systems consisting of fluidics, robotics software, thermal, electrical, mechanical, and biochemistry elements.
As a Software Testergineer in the new Analyzer Project, your main responsibilities will consist of (but will not be limited to):

• Plan and execution of the work packages within the area of responsibility, including reporting and escalation of issues to the management.

• Experienced with Windows and Linux Operations System

• Know-how in setting up an automated testing environment and familiar in using data analysis tools to provide statistical data to the management

• Experienced in using Network Protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, and SSL)

• Familiar in using Gateways, Firewalls and using Remote Access

• Subject matter expert for Communications protocols between instruments and Laboratory informations systems(LIS). Provide guidance and support to others. Flexibility to transfer knowledge to different tasks/subprojects within SD.

• Experimental design and execution of the experiments in the lab. Creation of Test Cases based on Product Requirements. Execution of Test Cases, analysis of the results, and creation of the respective regulatory documents. Issue tracking and verification of bug fixes/Anomalies.

• Generate required documentation/procedures/technical reports in support of daily activities and be able to author official documents in English (e.g., Design history Files) for the preparation of milestones. Prepare and deliver presentations of project results to own or other groups.

• Coordinate efforts with other functional areas to accomplish tasks: Hardware-, Software-, Consumables-, Assay-and Algorithm-Development.

Who you are

You’re someone who wants to influence your development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

To be successful in this role (you provide):

• Degree in a technical or life sciences discipline (e.g., Software- or Electrical Engineering,

• Electronic/Automation, Bio- and Process-Engineering,) or related job experience.

• Minimum 1 years of work experience in the development of diagnostic systems in a System Development or related field

• Ability to work independently, handling cross-departmental development tasks

• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English and German

• Strong analytical and interdisciplinary thinking

• Experience in statistical data analysis

• Experience in and willingness to work in a highly regulated industry and labs with biosafety levels S1and S2

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche Diagnostics International in Rotkreuz is a leading provider of diagnostic systems solutions, and the largest manufacturer of fully automated in vitro diagnostic systems in Switzerland. We are more than 2’700 passionate colleagues from over 65 nationalities. Find out more about our site in Central Switzerland, here.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.