Associate Laboratory Automation Engineer at Terray… · Monrovia

Summary: Terray Therapeutics is a venture-backed biotechnology company focused on advancing drug discovery through innovative automation and artificial intelligence. They are seeking a motivated Associate Laboratory Automation Engineer to implement and maintain automated systems for their wet-lab operations, ensuring optimal functionality and reliability of microscope systems. Responsibilities: - Troubleshoot and service automated microscope systems, including hardware, software, optics, fluidics, environmental control, and peripheral equipment - Respond to system issues quickly while maintaining careful, detail-oriented troubleshooting practices - Accurately document troubleshooting steps, findings, actions taken, parts used, and resolution details in the ticketing system - Create, update, and complete service tickets in a timely manner to maintain a clear history of system issues and repairs - Communicate status, expected downtime, next steps, and risks clearly to supported teams - Maintain an organized inventory of tools, spare parts, consumables, and replacement equipment - Track recurring failures and investigate trends or repeated issues - Assist with preventive maintenance, calibration, and system readiness checks - Follow established procedures while identifying opportunities to improve microscope reliability, troubleshooting workflows, documentation quality, and service efficiency - Partner with our scientific and production teams to design, acquire, and implement laboratory automation platforms - Support the development of new processes on microscope platforms - Contribute to the de novo design of custom systems for niche applications within our processes Required Qualifications: - Troubleshoot and service automated microscope systems, including hardware, software, optics, fluidics, environmental control, and peripheral equipment - Respond to system issues quickly while maintaining careful, detail-oriented troubleshooting practices - Accurately document troubleshooting steps, findings, actions taken, parts used, and resolution details in the ticketing system - Create, update, and complete service tickets in a timely manner to maintain a clear history of system issues and repairs - Communicate status, expected downtime, next steps, and risks clearly to supported teams - Maintain an organized inventory of tools, spare parts, consumables, and replacement equipment - Track recurring failures and investigate trends or repeated issues - Assist with preventive maintenance, calibration, and system readiness checks - Follow established procedures while identifying opportunities to improve microscope reliability, troubleshooting workflows, documentation quality, and service efficiency - Partner with our scientific and production teams to design, acquire, and implement laboratory automation platforms - Support the development of new processes on microscope platforms - Contribute to the de novo design of custom systems for niche applications within our processes Preferred Qualifications: - Experience troubleshooting and maintaining automation equipment in a production or operations-focused environment - Experience with fluorescence microscopy, especially Zeiss - Experience with Micromanager microscope control software - Experience with ImageJ and Beanshell scripting environment within Micromanager - Experience with ASI microscope stages and controllers - Proficiency with design software, such as Solidworks, and fabrication tools (3D printing, CNC, laser cutting, etc.) - Familiarity with programming languages (Beanshell, PYTHON, Java, C#, .NET) Required Skills: Automation equipment troubleshooting, Fluorescence microscopy, Zeiss microscopy, Micromanager microscope control software, ImageJ, Beanshell scripting, ASI microscope stages and controllers, Solidworks, 3D printing, CNC machining, Laser cutting, Python programming, Java programming, C# programming, .NET framework, Responsiveness Benefits: Participation in the Company's option plan, 3% retirement safe harbor contribution, Fully-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits