GRAIL · 2 days ago
Operations Engineer 2, MSAT #4411
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$82K/yr - $100K/yr
2+ years expGRAIL is a healthcare company pioneering new technologies for early cancer detection. They are seeking an Operations Engineer 2 to support Manufacturing and Lab Operations activities, focusing on the installation, maintenance, and performance of laboratory equipment while ensuring regulatory compliance.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Lead and perform live troubleshooting, recovery, debugging, repairs, and maintain equipment and systems in good working order to support the area and operators’ day to day following cGMP/GLP and Quality Management System (QMS) guidelines in a timely manner
Make time sensitive technical decisions; collaborate and escalate when appropriate
Ensure day-to-day reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, mechanical, electrical, control, and safety/security systems following cGMP/GLP and Quality Management System (eQMS) guidelines
Reduce and improve unplanned maintenance events wherever feasible, ensuring efficient and productive operation of equipment
Execute and document equipment lifecycle related activities (installations, maintenance, calibration, repairs, etc) by supporting and maintaining equipment records in and out of our Asset Management
System for traceability purposes and to assure compliance with CLIA/CAP, FDA 21 CFR part 820, and ISO 13485 requirements
Maintain Asset Management System(s) to support internal Equipment Program processes and
Procedures
Execute procedures, work instructions, guidelines, and testing documents such as installation /operational / performance qualification (IOPQ), site acceptance test (SAT), verifications, standard operating procedures (SOP)
Serve as a primary point of contact for hosting vendor IQ, OQ, calibration, PM, and/or repairs with minimal supervision
Ensure that all work performed by external contractors is completed and documented in accordance with the site Quality Management System (QMS) and safety guidelines
Work closely with quality and regulatory to determine, include, implement and follow the required policies, requirements, and procedures for equipment lifecycle events
Author and lead DAR implementations where needed; may lead equipment and equipment integration related Change Controls for qualified assets
Respond to environmental monitoring system alert notifications for areas of responsibility
These responsibilities summarize the role’s primary responsibilities and are not an exhaustive list. They may change at the company’s discretion
Qualification
Required
BS/BA or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or Life Sciences with 2+ years of experience working on laboratory equipment or in an equivalent program
AS or applicable certification with 5+ years of experience working on laboratory equipment or equivalent program
1+ years Hands-on experience maintaining and supporting general molecular laboratory equipment hardware and software systems and following appropriate safety procedures
1+ years experience technically troubleshooting and maintaining liquid handling equipment and software components (e.g., Agilent, Hamilton, Labcyte, Illumina etc.)
1+ years experience working in a regulated laboratory environment
1+ years experience working with IT networking and systems infrastructure
1+ years experience working within a computerized maintenance/calibration management system
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Preferred
Excellent communication skills to serve as a point of contact for internal customer support
Excellent time management skills to support a fast paced working environment
Benefits
Annual bonus plan tied to company and individual performance
Incentive plan
Long-term incentive plan to align company and colleague success over time
Flexible time-off
401(k) with a company % match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Carefully selected mindfulness offerings
Company
GRAIL
Grail is a healthcare company that develops pan-cancer screening tests designed to detect cancers at an early stage.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.44BKey Investors
ARCH Venture PartnersIllumina
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2024-06-13IPO
Leadership Team
Satnam Alag
Senior Vice President Software Engineering and Chief Security Officer
Joshua J. Ofman
President
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