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LIMS Test Automation Engineer / SDET

Ohio - Quality Assurance

Hollstadt Overview

Hollstadt Consulting is a management and technology consulting firm dedicated to placing professionals at engagements where they will excel. When you work with us, you'll work with a refreshingly real company led and staffed by seasoned experts who are also down-to-earth, good people. We're committed to treating you with respect and helping you achieve your career aspirations.

Since 1990, Hollstadt has been a trusted partner to more than 150 domestic and global companies and has successfully completed over 3,000 projects. Our continued growth has created challenging and rewarding opportunities for accomplished IT and Business Consultants. Hollstadt Consulting is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.

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Job Description

Role: LIMS Test Automation Engineer / SDET

Contract: 12 Months

Location: Hybrid - 3 days a week in office in Blue Ash, OH

Rate: $59.40/hour W2


About the Role

We are seeking a LIMS Test Automation Engineer / SDET to help drive quality for a next-generation Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) platform supporting a global Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) business. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong testing discipline with a builder mindset—someone who can create scalable test frameworks, improve processes, and step into challenges as they arise.

You will play a critical role in building a new LIMS platform using contemporary testing practices, automation, and integrated quality engineering. You will work closely with product owners, developers, business analysts, LIMS specialists, and stakeholders to ensure the platform is reliable, compliant, and fit for operational use.

This is a hands-on role for someone who takes ownership, works well in changing environments, and is comfortable helping define structure where structure does not yet exist.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain a scalable automated testing framework for new and legacy LIMS applications
  • Develop automated test scripts for UI, API, regression, integration, and end-to-end workflows
  • Convert manual test cases into automated coverage where appropriate
  • Validate critical LIMS workflows including sample lifecycle, results entry, approvals, reporting, and integrations
  • Test interfaces with connected systems such as ERP platforms, instruments, reporting tools, and external data sources
  • Support data validation and integrity testing using SQL and backend analysis
  • Partner with business and technical teams to clarify requirements and identify quality risks early
  • Troubleshoot defects, investigate root causes, and work closely with developers through resolution
  • Produce test evidence and documentation aligned to compliance and audit expectations
  • Track test progress, defect trends, coverage, and quality metrics
  • Contribute actively in Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Bring structure, ideas, and practical solutions when new challenges emerge

Required Skills & Experience

  • 3+ years of experience in software testing with strong hands-on test automation experience
  • Proven experience building or enhancing automated test frameworks
  • Experience with Microsoft Power Apps, Playwright and the Power Platform
  • Strong understanding of functional, regression, system integration, and UAT support testing
  • Experience with tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman, JUnit, or similar
  • Experience working within Agile / Scrum delivery teams
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, or similar
  • Strong SQL / data validation skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and take ownership
  • Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Experience

  • Hands-on experience with LIMS platforms such as LabWare, STARLIMS, Thermo Fisher, or similar
  • Experience within the Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) industry
  • Understanding of regulated or quality-driven environments
  • Experience validating systems against standards such as ISO, GxP, or 21 CFR Part 11
  • Exposure to modernization of legacy systems and digital transformation programs

Benefits + Perks

Comprehensive Benefit Plan

Hollstadt offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, and retirement benefits to eligible employees. With three different medical plans to choose from, you can enroll in the coverage you need from individual to family, or anywhere in between!

Remarketing Process

Hollstadt is based on retention and relationships. We get to know your strengths and career wishes throughout your assignment and then start remarket discussions 6-8 weeks prior to your end date. By being proactive, we are able to keep your down time between assignments as short as possible, unless you choose otherwise.

Professional Development

Hollstadt offers on-demand training through our consultant portal. Trainings give our consultants the continuing education they need to excel on their projects. Many of our courses apply towards continuing education credits and we have an entire training hub dedicated to upskilling in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

401k + Matching

One popular benefit is our 401(k) match on the first 4% of your contributions. Hollstadt wants to help you reach your long-term financial goals and understands that planning for your future is critical. Consultants also have access to support from a Financial Advisor.

Bonus Opportunities

We appreciate and reward loyalty. Join Hollstadt, stay for 5 years, and we’ll give you a $5,000 Longevity Award bonus! Additionally, we know great talent knows other great talent. If you are on contract with Hollstadt and refer one of your connections who gets placed, we’ll pay you $1,000!

Ongoing Support & Networking

We have made a significant investment in building a support program for our consultant team - so you never have to feel like you are going it alone. We also have a Consultant Coach program which acts like a 'work buddy' to provide a safe ear for questions or concerns at your client site.