Software Engineering, VITEK Co-op

DescriptionPosition SummaryThis is a software development position. The Software Engineer Co-op will work under the direction of a technical lead and in collaboration with other software engineers to design and develop software application code.It is not every day that you can say the software you helped develop will save hundreds or thousands of lives per year, but at bioMerieux, we put innovation to work in life-saving diagnostic devices deployed across the world.With engineering centers in St. Louis, France, and Italy, our Systems Development team collaborates globally to build products that ensure patient health and consumer safety.From antibiotic susceptibility testing to organism identification with mass spectrometry, bioMerieux offers challenging opportunities in a science-based domain with a public health focus. If you're passionate about solving real-world problems, you'll find a home in our team of expert software developers, engineers, and microbiologists.Primary DutiesAnalysis and implementation of use cases and user stories in application code, including relational database modelingDetection, analysis, and resolution of defects and inconsistenciesCreation and maintenance of unit tests to verify function-level behaviorContribution to automated tests to verify user-level behaviorPerform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standardsPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsRequired Education, Training, and ExperienceHigh School Diploma, GED, or equivalentAt least 1 year of a scientific degree program completedNo previous experience requiredMust be currently enrolled in a BS or MS program in a related life sciences, computer science, data science, or microbiology programKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesConsistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMerieux promotesEffective verbal communication skillsWritten communications, including the ability to communicate technical data in written formThriving in a fast-paced environment by managing tasks, multitasking, and adapting quickly to maintain productivitySkilled in MS Office tools including but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and ExcelFamiliarity with software design concepts and software application lifecycleCritical thinking and problem-solving skillsStrong attention to detailThe pay for this role is $22.00. In addition, bioMerieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package thatmayinclude (dependent upon hours worked):*A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options*Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance*Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance*Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.*Adoption Assistance*Wellness Programs*Employee Assistance Program*Commuter Benefits*Various voluntary benefit offerings*Discount programs*Parental leavesPlease be aware that recruitment related scams are on the rise. Fraudulent job postings are being placed on other websites, and individuals posing as bioMerieux Talent Acquisition team members are reaching out via email or text message in an attempt to collect your personal and confidential information. In some cases, these scammers are also conducting bogus interviews prior to extending fraudulent offers of employment. Beware of individuals reaching out using general phone numbers and non-bioMerieux email domains (i.e. Hotmail.com, Gmail.com, Yahoo.com, etc.). If you are concerned that an interview experience or offer of employment might be a scam, please make sure you are searching for the posting on our careers site or contact us at [emailprotected]. BioMerieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant's identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMerieux's or its affiliates' application process by contacting us via telephone at , by email at [emailprotected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).