Associate Laboratory Automation Engineer
Terray Therapeutics•Monrovia, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Terray Therapeutics is seeking a motivated, creative, and experienced Associate/Sr. Associate Automation Engineer. As an integral member of our Automation team, the candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the automated systems that power our wet-lab. The position will report to the laboratory automation lead responsible for microscope support and development.
Requirements
- Ability to work well under pressure to provide results in a short timeframe
- Highly responsive, goal-oriented individual who will bring significant energy and drive to solve complex technical problems and help us achieve our mission to advance human health.
Nice To Haves
- 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)
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
Benefits
- participation in the Company's option plan
- 3% retirement safe harbor contribution
- fully-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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