Microscopy Automation Engineer - Lab Systems

Terray Therapeutics; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock options

3% retirement plan contribution

Full medical, dental, vision, life, &"

Disability benefits

Job summary

Terray Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Automation Engineer to implement and maintain automated microscope systems in our wet-lab. The role reports to the laboratory automation lead responsible for microscope support and development.

Key tasks include troubleshooting hardware, software, optics, and fluidics; documenting issues and resolutions; performing preventive maintenance; and collaborating with scientific and production teams to design, acquire, and improve laboratory automation

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining automation equipment in production or operations.
• Experience with fluorescence microscopy, especially Zeiss.
• Proficiency with Solidworks and fabrication tools (3D printing, CNC, laser cutting).
• Familiarity with 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.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Tools

Micromanager

ImageJ

Beanshell scripting

Solidworks

3D printing

CNC

Laser cutting

Job description

Terray Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Automation Engineer to implement and maintain automated microscope systems in our wet-lab. The role reports to the laboratory automation lead responsible for microscope support and development.

Key tasks include troubleshooting hardware, software, optics, and fluidics; documenting issues and resolutions; performing preventive maintenance; and collaborating with scientific and production teams to design, acquire, and improve laboratory automation