Lab Automation Engineer: Microscope & AI Discovery

BioSpace; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully-paid medical, dental, vision

Life and disability benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Terray Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Automation Engineer to implement and maintain automated wet-lab systems. You will troubleshoot and service sophisticated microscope hardware, optics, and software, working with cross-functional teams to ensure system readiness and reliability.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced setting, with rapid issue resolution, meticulous documentation, and active collaboration across scientific and production groups.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining automation equipment in a production/ops environment.
• Hands-on expertise with fluorescence microscopy, especially Zeiss systems.
• Proficiency with microscope control software and scripting tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and service automated microscope systems including hardware, software, optics, and environment.
• Respond to system issues quickly with detailed, documented steps and resolutions.
• Document issues, actions taken, parts used in the ticketing system.
• Create and close service tickets to maintain history of repairs.
• Communicate status, downtime, next steps, and risks to teams.
• Maintain inventory of tools, spare parts, consumables, and replacement equipment.
• Collaborate with science and production teams to design and implement automation platforms.

Skills

Fluorescence microscopy

Micromanager

ImageJ/Beanshell

ASI microscope stages

SolidWorks

3D printing

C#/ .NET

Python

Tools

Zeiss fluorescence microscopy systems

Micromanager software

Beanshell scripting

ImageJ

Job description

Terray Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Automation Engineer to implement and maintain automated wet-lab systems. You will troubleshoot and service sophisticated microscope hardware, optics, and software, working with cross-functional teams to ensure system readiness and reliability.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced setting, with rapid issue resolution, meticulous documentation, and active collaboration across scientific and production groups.