Senior SQA Engineer - Data & AI Platforms

POSITION SUMMARY Software quality is a critical component of R&D; Systems's transformation toward a digital laboratory and AI-driven data platform. This role designs and implements advanced test automation solutions across instrument software, data pipelines, analytics platforms, and AI-enabled applications. The Sr. Test Automation Engineer will work across modern lab ecosystems including instrument software, ELN platforms, LIMS systems, cloud data platforms (e.g., Databricks), and AI/analytics applications to ensure data integrity, traceability, and system reliability. This role partners with software, data engineering, IT, and scientific teams to validate end-to-end workflows spanning instrument ? data pipelines ? cloud analytics ? AI/ML use cases, ensuring compliance with Quality System and regulatory requirements. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Design and implement AI-assisted test generation and validation (e.g., leveraging LLMs for test case creation, coverage analysis). Validate AI/ML outputs, including analytics dashboards, predictions, and query-based insights. Develop data validation frameworks to ensure correctness of AI-ready datasets (FAIR principles, schema validation). Develop automated validation for data pipelines (ETL/ELT) including ingestion, transformation, and storage. Validate structured data across systems such as Databricks, cloud data lakes, ELNs, and LIMS. Implement automated checks for data completeness, schema consistency (JSON/CSV outputs), transformation correctness. Design test strategies for end-to-end lab workflows: Instrument software ? export (CSV/JSON), Data ingestion into analytics platforms, Integration with ELN/LIMS systems. Validate interoperability across systems (instrument, cloud, ELN, LIMS). Integrate test automation into cloud-based CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with the team to maintain and update test domain systems, including rack systems, instruments, and network infrastructure. Disciplined and detail-oriented; deliver robust, readable code. Key contributor to new software test solution architectures and design decisions. Engage in the software lifecycle of test tools. Ensure traceability between Requirements, Test cases, Data outputs. Ensure that all verification activities are conducted in accordance with Quality System requirements. Determination and sound technical judgment in problem solving, analytical techniques, develops new / creative test designs, and can work independently with little supervision. Input into appropriate test automation tools, applying the techniques in test automation; e.g., data-driven testing. Develops and writes automated test scripts and plans to ensure that software functions as expected. Prepares data sets to test logic, error handling and system workflows. Conducts testing of various features. Verifies fixes. Reviews and provides feedback to software requirements, specifications, user manuals, or other technical publications. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education and Experience Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent with a minimum of 6+ years test automation experience or relevant experience and training. Knowledge, Abilities Familiarity with off the shelf test automation tools (e.g. TestComplete, Ranorex, Squish). Strong written skills necessary to document software and test procedures. Ability to work within an agile test development environment. Skills in problem solving; including the ability to identify and appropriately evaluate a course of action. Experience executing verification plans. Ability to act independently on routine assignments or projects. Ability to plan, organize and multi-task to complete assignments in an efficient manner. Ability to communicate professionally, both oral and written. Ability to pay attention to details and perform at a high level accuracy. Ability to work independently and with a team. Core Technical Skills Programming: Python (required), SQL, APIs, React, Flask, shell scripting. Data Platforms: Databricks, Spark, SQL warehouses (preferred). Test Automation & Quality Engineering UI/API Testing: Existing tools (TestComplete, etc.) + modern frameworks. Data Testing: Validation of pipelines, Schema testing, Data quality frameworks. CI/CD: Jenkins or modern cloud pipelines. AI / Advanced Testing Familiarity with AI-assisted testing tools, Prompt-based validation. Understanding of Data quality impact on AI systems, Awareness of how poor-quality inputs can degrade AI outputs. Experience working with LIMS systems, Scientific instrumentation software. Understanding of Lab workflows, Scientific data lifecycle. Why Join Bio-Techne: We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield. We invest in our employees' financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA. We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more. We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging. We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave. We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table. Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or take part in any other stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@bio-techne.com for assistance. J-18808-Ljbffr