GRAIL · 21 hours ago
Staff Scientist Assay Development # 4466
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$152K/yr - $190K/yr
8+ years expGRAIL is a healthcare company focused on early cancer detection through innovative technologies. They are seeking a Development Staff Scientist to provide technical leadership in the R&D lab, collaborating with scientists to define projects, drive results, and ensure successful execution of complex projects.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Work closely with the team of Scientists/Associate Scientists in the Development team to define projects and drive results
Be responsible for cross functional leadership of projects with high complexity, requiring detailed planning and execution
Translate product needs into technical requirements to define project scope, team and timeline
Lead technical troubleshooting
Liaison with cross functional stakeholders to come to decisions and provide solutions for team execution as needed
Perform deep and detailed technical review of data to identify trends and issues that need further investigation and testing
Propose new ideas to improve methodologies in the lab, being either new/continuous development, application of new technologies, modification of quality control methods
Define plans to validate assay performance aligned with CLSI guidelines
Become an expert in our current assay performance, with deep understanding of quality metrics and analytical performance to inform improvements and continued development
Develop test protocols, reports and any other technical documents that are clear, direct and complete
Work closely with Quality, Regulatory and technical writers to perfect technical documentation; iterate new versions to incorporate cross functional feedback
Understand and address needs from the Regulatory and Quality teams for successful regulatory filings
Provide formal management of team members, as needed
Support on new team member hiring and onboarding, as needed
Assist with training of new laboratory personnel and training of new procedures with existing personnel
These responsibilities summarize the role’s primary responsibilities and are not an exhaustive list. They may change at the company’s discretion
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or equivalent in Molecular Biology or other relevant field
At least 8 years of related experience in a laboratory with high-complexity molecular assays
Expertise in understanding and handling high dimensional datasets generated from sequencing technologies
Former experience working with automated platforms is required
Proficient in data analysis using R, JMP or other coding languages
Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft office (text editor, spreadsheets and slides)
Preferred
Former experience with methylation and cfDNA assays is a plus
Experience with the development and implementation of clinical laboratory tests under CAP/CLIA or IVD/FDA/regulated environments is a plus
Benefits
Flexible time-off or vacation
A 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Carefully selected mindfulness programs
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
Samsung C&T Corporation,Samsung Electronics6 Dimensions Capital,Ally Bridge Group,Hillhouse Investment,Huangpu River CapitalARCH Venture Partners
2025-10-20Post Ipo Equity· $325M
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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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