Equipment Engineering Technician II (automation, robotics, mechatronics) - First Shift (Wed-Sat 6am - 4:00 pm) #4368

GrailbioDurham, NC7h ago

Our mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. We are working to change the trajectory of cancer mortality and bring stakeholders together to adopt innovative, safe, and effective technologies that can transform cancer care.

We are a healthcare company, pioneering new technologies to advance early cancer detection. We have built a multi-disciplinary organization of scientists, engineers, and physicians and we are using the power of next-generation sequencing (NGS), population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to overcome one of medicine’s greatest challenges.

GRAIL is headquartered in the bay area of California, with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. It is supported by leading global investors and pharmaceutical, technology, and healthcare companies.

For more information, please visit grail.com

GRAIL is seeking an Equipment Technician II for the Engineering Operations team. The Equipment Technician II will support equipment lifecycle activities for GRAIL in-house Operations. Activities may fall within the selection, installation, operation, or decommissioning phases of the equipment lifecycle and may include preventative and corrective maintenance, project work, repairs, calibration, improvements, qualifications, etc. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who follows standards and guidelines. GRAIL’s testing volumes are scaling fast and require a dynamic and detail-oriented technician to help deliver our revolutionary test to as many people as possible.

This is a full time, onsite position working in the Research Triangle Park, NC lab between the hours of 6:00 AM to 4 PM.

Position is 10 hour shifts, 4 days a week, available for Wednesday through Saturday.

Work on holidays may be required.

Working hours may be temporarily adjusted due to training, travel, and other events.

Responsibilities

Execute and document equipment lifecycle related activities including but not limited to: installations, scheduled maintenance, calibrations, internal qualifications, and repairs.

Perform asset inventories and inspections, remediate any found discrepancies between the Asset Management System and asset tags and stickers.

Perform routine audits of equipment records in our Asset Management System to confirm traceability and compliance with CLIA/CAP, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and ISO 13485 requirements.

Support routine service provider visits, internal and cross-functional investigations, and software / firmware upgrades and assessments.

Respond to the Engineering Operations support ticketing system in a timely manner, escalating where appropriate.

Respond to environmental monitoring system alert notifications for cold storage units and laboratory temperature/humidity sensors in a timely manner, escalating where appropriate.

May update controlled documentation including standard operating procedures, work instructions, guidelines, and qualification / verification protocols.

These responsibilities summarize the role’s primary responsibilities and are not an exhaustive list. They may change at the company’s discretion.

Required Qualifications

1+ years of experience working with automated systems

2+ years experience using acquired skills to perform a range of routine tasks in support of daily operations, under general supervision.

2+ years experience carrying out work independently, in accordance with existing policies, protocols and instructions, with some discretion required.

2+ years experience evaluating and selecting appropriate solutions from a set of established operating procedures

Some experience working on semi-routine processes or processes that are under development

Some experience identifying situations in which deviations from standard practice may be needed and appropriate

General understanding of how daily support tasks contribute to the success of operational goals.

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of related experience with an Associates degree or higher in a technical field, or equivalent military training 1+ years experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)/ Enterprise Asset Management (EAM). HxGN EAM preferred.

1+ years experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

1+ years experience with Manufacturing Management Systems (MES), scheduling software, or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software

1+ years experience performing equipment calibrations

1+ years experience using GDP

1+ years experience in a GxP environment

Physical Demands & Working Environment

Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, crouch, and wear safety gear.

Occasionally work with dry ice or materials stored at very low temperatures.

Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.

May be exposed to hazardous materials, blood specimens and instruments with moving parts, heating or freezing elements, and high speed centrifugation.

Must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.

Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Travel may be required, up to 10% of the time.

The expected, base hourly rate for this position is $ 24-28.00/hour for Durham, NC. Actual base rate will consider skills, experience, and location.

This role may be eligible for other forms of compensation, including an annual bonus and/or incentives, subject to the terms of the applicable plans and Company discretion. This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire; the actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications. Employees in this role are also eligible for GRAIL’s comprehensive and competitive benefits package, offered in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. This package currently includes flexible time-off or vacation; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; medical, dental, and vision coverage; and carefully selected mindfulness programs.

GRAIL is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a workplace where every individual can thrive, contribute, and grow. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, , or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Additionally, GRAIL will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable law and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at rc@grailbio.com if you require an accommodation to apply for an open position.

GRAIL maintains a drug-free workplace. We welcome job-seekers from all backgrounds to join us!

Equipment Engineering Technician II (automation, robotics, mechatronics) - First Shift (Wed-Sat 6am - 4:00 pm) #4368

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