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  • [Photo] Hans-Martin Will • September 22, 2008

    BACKGROUND

    Rosetta Biosoftware is the leading provider of bioinformatics solutions to aid in drug discovery and the development of pharmaceutical and agricultural products. Our software solutions are designed to accelerate life science research using advanced data analysis technology, and are used throughout the industry ranging from premier academic research centers and pharmaceutical and medical research organizations up to the FDA. Our products are developed by a tightly-knit team of high-caliber bioinformaticists, software developers, and business professionals.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Lead the Quality Assurance efforts for software projects.
    • Write verification and validation plans.
    • Estimate QA resource needs for projects.
    • Report on QA activities and results for specific projects.
    • Supervise and mentor QA staff.
    • Participate in requirements reviews.
    • Participate in usability and design reviews.
    • Review software development lifecycle deliverables for compliance to SOPs and policies.
    • Write test plans for small projects or components within larger projects.
    • Report results of testing and quality assurance activities.
    • Write new test cases based on requirements documents.
    • Review tests written by others.
    • Work with Customer Services to resolve customer problems.
    • Work with Development to resolve defects and implement changes

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Minimum of a bachelor's degree – ideally in computer science, biology, mathematics, statistics, bioinformatics or a related field.
    • 8 to 12 years of experience in at least one of the following areas: software testing; developing test tools; developing bioinformatics software; implementing and/or validating scientific algorithms; programming.
    • One or more years of experience with at least two of the following technologies: Windows® and UNIX operating system environments; client-server technologies; database technologies; object oriented programming languages such as Java; scripting languages such as Perl.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills
    • Willingness to take initiative, be self-directed and work in a fast-paced environment under minimal supervision
    TERMS: Full time.

    LOCALE: Seattle, WA

    HOW TO APPLY

    To be considered for this position, please visit our career site at http://www.merck.com/careers to create a profile and submit your resume for requisition # QUA001735. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.

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