About Us

Telescope Innovations Corp. is a Vancouver-based, chemical technology company developing scalable manufacturing processes and tools for the pharmaceutical and chemical industry. The Company builds and deploys new enabling technologies including flexible robotic platforms and artificial intelligence software that improves experimental throughput, efficiency, and data quality. We focus on process innovation, particularly for the production of medicinal compounds and battery materials. Our aim is to bring modern chemical technology solutions to meet the most serious challenges in health and sustainability.

Visit us at telescopeinnovations.com

Reporting structure and time-commitment

• Reports to Chief Technology Officer
• Full time
• Indefinite term
• In-person role at 301 - 2386 East Mall

Job duties

• Automation technology development
  • Design, develop, prototype, and optimize new automation technologies and systems for chemistry workflows within self-driving labs
  • Optimize robustness and flexibility of custom or commercially available hardware and software modules, including but not limited to:
    • automated chemical synthesis modules (Mettler Toledo EasyMax, UnchainedLabs Junior, Chemspeed SWING, Amigo Chem, or custom modules withprogrammable heat/stir elements, etc.),
    • Analysis modules (HPLC, DirectInject-LC, FTIR, EasyViewer, or custommodules)
    • Sample translocation (cartesian robots, articulated robotic arms, gantrysystems)
  • Collaborate with chemists and process engineers to integrate automation solutions into experimental workflows
  • Create and implement experimental protocols for testing new automation technologies in chemical synthesis and analysis
• Systems integration and maintenance
  • Oversee the integration of automation systems with existing laboratory equipment and processes.
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade automation platforms, including robotic systems, automated reactors, and high-performance analytical instruments.
• Technical communication
  • Prepares research output presentations, including clear data visualizations of high-density data for both technical audiences and general public
  • Integrates with computer science colleagues for the curation of large data sets and data visualization.
  • Supports the development of technical grant proposals for submission to national and international granting agencies
  • Supports the preparation of technical manuscripts for internal use or publication
• Lab safety
  • Complies with and supports Telescope’s safety protocols including:
    • procedures for the use and disposal of chemical materials
    • Telescope’s Environmental Management Plan
    • maintenance of Telescope’s safety records
    • WHMIS, UBC, and other agencies, as required

Required qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline ( Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics, Automation Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, etc.)
• Master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant discipline
• 4 years of demonstrated work experience or a combination of educational and workexperience in designing, developing, and implementing automation technologies, preferably ina chemistry or laboratory setting
• Experienced with Python and interfacing with APIs and code debugging
• Comfortable working with and debugging electronics and lab equipment
• Experience with parametric CAD software like SolidWorks and Fusion 360.
• Comfortable using hand tools and power tools
• Demonstrated experience in designing and executed automated chemistry workflows,including self-driving laboratories
• Experience with various UPLC / HPLC instruments, Chromatography Data Systems, vendorsand applications
• Open and effective communication style, excellent public presentation skills, strong peopleskills, cross-organizational teamwork and the ability to interact with and influence thedirection of key opinion leaders in the industry
• Demonstrated ability to work within a cooperative team environment and focus on individual,time dependent projects with minimal direct supervision
• Analytical, assertiveness, creativity and effective problem-solving skills
• Solid Skills in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Compensation structure and benefits

• Salary range: CAD$ 85,000 - 120,000
• Contractor or Employee: Employee
• Eligibility for Telescope’s extended health benefits programs: Eligible
• Vacation: 15 days of vacation per calendar year, prorated for the first year based on hiringdate. 1 additional day each subsequent year of service, up to a maximum of 20 days.

Apply at info@telescopeinn.com with a cover letter and your resume.