GRAIL
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Salary
$21 - $25 / HOUR
The role focuses on the receipt, triage, and accessioning of patient samples into the LIMS within a CLIA laboratory. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, inventory management, and documenting corrective actions for system deviations.
Requires a high school diploma or associate degree and at least one year of experience in a high-complexity laboratory. Candidates must demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to follow strict processing protocols.
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
The focus of the clinical laboratory associate will be on the receipt, triage, and accessioning of patient samples submitted to the CLIA laboratory for testing. This position works on-site full-time at our office located in Durham, NC. This position works Tues - Sat, 9:00am - 5:30pm \n
Responsible for unpacking samples from shipping containers and accessioning samples into LIMS including troubleshooting sample issue and LIMS errors. Be able to prioritize workload to meet production goals in throughput and quality. Responsible for equipment maintenance according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures. Responsible for maintaining sufficient inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties. Check, monitor, and record temperature and perform root cause analysis of deviations and implement a resolution or initiate a service request as necessary. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications. Assist in performing annual review of standard operating procedures. Manage organizing and maintaining laboratory, equipment, personnel, and training documents. Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Supervisor or Safety Officer. Identify process improvement opportunities and report to laboratory management. Write and revise standard operating procedures, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.
Required AA or high school diploma with lab experience. Minimum 1 year of related experiences in a high complexity laboratory. Demonstrate a high level of competency when following processing steps in protocol and in all other supporting functions. Strong communicator with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers and customers as needed. Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner. Able to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality. Ability to work as part of a team within a highly collaborative environment. Strong computer skills. Ability to proactively communicate consistently, clearly and honestly. Ability to prioritize tasks with a high emphasis on quality. Ability to participate in projects and complete assignments as expected. Ability to analyze and solve basic issues. Flexibility of work schedule to meet the needs of GRAIL’s Clinical Laboratory.
Physical Demands and Working Environment Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs Works on-site full-time at Durham, NC. Working with dry ice may be necessary Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary. May be exposed to hazardous materials, blood specimens and instruments with moving parts, heating or freezing elements, and high speed centrifugation (Generally laboratory and customer service employees only) Repetitive manual pipetting may be necessary Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) may be necessary
\n The expected, full-time, annual base pay scale for this position is $20.67/hour - $25.00/hour. Actual base pay 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!
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