Software Developer Intern – Automated Testing at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Brno, South Moravian Region, Czechia

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Scientific InstrumentsIndustries

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled as a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Python, including understanding of key programming concepts (OOP, modules, exceptions, etc.)
  • Logical and structured problem-solving approach with ability to analyze and isolate testing or code issues
  • Self-driven and proactive, capable of working independently with minimal supervision
  • Good English proficiency (spoken and written) sufficient for daily cooperation and documentation
  • Curiosity or experience in physics based complex analytical instruments (Electron microscopes, spectrometer, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate current test coverage and identify automation opportunities
  • Build or extend test automation frameworks using Python or C++
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
  • Develop maintainable and scalable automated test cases
  • Collaborate with developers, QA, and DevOps to align on priorities and troubleshoot issues
  • Document how to run and extend automated tests for future contributors
  • Continuously research and apply best practices in software testing and automation

Skills

Python
C++
pytest
unittest
Selenium
GitHub Actions
Jenkins
Git
CI/CD
OOP

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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