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 improve 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: VP, Innovation
• Time commitment: Full time, Indefinite term
• Location: In-person role at 301 - 2386 East Mall

Job Duties

Application Development for Chemistry Automation Systems

• Develop applications for the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of new chemical automation technologies (i.e. DirectInject-LC, self-driving labs).
• Translate development-stage software infrastructure into commercial-ready applications, emphasizing ease of use and robustness.

Early-Stage Automation Technology Development

• Work with Telescope's hardware and chemistry team to design, develop, prototype, and optimize new automation technologies 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, Unchained Labs Junior, Chemspeed SWING, Amigo Chem, or custom modules with programmable heat/stir elements, etc.)
  • Analysis modules (HPLC, DirectInject-LC, FTIR, EasyViewer, or custom modules)
  • Sample translocation (Cartesian robots, articulated robotic arms, gantry systems)
• 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 software integration of automation systems with existing laboratory equipment and processes.

Technical Communication

• Prepare research output presentations, including clear data visualizations of high-density data for both technical audiences and the general public.
• Integrate with computer science colleagues for the curation of large data sets and data visualization.
• Support the development of technical grant proposals for submission to national and international granting agencies.
• Support the preparation of technical manuscripts for internal use or publication.

Lab Safety

• Comply with and support 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 (Software Engineering, 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 work experience in designing, developing, and implementing automation technologies, preferably in a chemistry or laboratory setting.
• Experienced with Python, C++, and C#.
• Experienced with Linux environments.
• Experienced with Windows .NET framework.
• Experience interfacing with APIs and code debugging.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and executing automated chemistry workflows, including self-driving laboratories.
• Experience with various UPLC/HPLC instruments, Chromatography Data Systems, vendors, and applications.
• Open and effective communication style, excellent public presentation skills, strong people skills, cross-organizational teamwork, and the ability to interact with and influence key opinion leaders in the industry.
• 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 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Compensation Structure and Benefits

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

Telescope Innovations is an equal opportunity employer.