Full-Time

Equipment Engineer I

Posted on 11/15/2024

GRAIL

GRAIL

1,001-5,000 employees

Blood tests for early cancer detection

Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$77k - $90kAnnually

+ Annual Bonus + Incentive Plan + Long-term Incentive Plan

Entry

Menlo Park, CA, USA

This position is onsite in Menlo Park, CA.

Category
Healthcare Administration & Support
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • BS/BA or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or Life Sciences with >3 years of experience working on laboratory equipment or equivalent program (new grads encouraged to apply)
  • AS or applicable certification with 5+ years of experience working on laboratory equipment or equivalent program
  • Excellent time management skills to support fast pace working environment
  • Good communication skills to work independently and provide internal customer support
  • Hands-on experience supporting in high throughput, sample processing laboratories supporting development, operations, and scale activities
  • Experience working in a clinically regulated environment is highly desirable
  • Excellent technical troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude
  • Basic knowledge of molecular biology to best support equipment activities
  • Basic knowledge of IT networking and systems infrastructure
Responsibilities
  • Execute Equipment Lifecycle Management processes and procedures by supporting and maintaining equipment records for traceability purposes
  • Maintain Asset Management System to support internal Equipment Program processes and procedures
  • Respond and troubleshoot equipment related issues in a timely manner
  • Coordinate schedules between clinical laboratory and equipment vendors/suppliers on planned and unplanned maintenance activities to minimize downtime
  • 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)
  • Maintain lab equipment in good working order following cGMP/GLP and Quality Management System (QMS) guidelines
  • Document all equipment related activities to assure compliance with CLIA/CAP and ISO 13485 requirements

GRAIL focuses on improving cancer detection through advanced blood tests that identify cancer at its earliest stages, enhancing treatment success rates. The company utilizes high-intensity sequencing to analyze tumor genome data, employing algorithms and deep learning to extract actionable information for early cancer detection. GRAIL differentiates itself from competitors by conducting large-scale clinical studies to ensure the effectiveness and reliability of its tests. The primary goal is to reduce global cancer mortality by enabling early diagnosis, making the disease more treatable.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$1.8B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Successful completion of large-scale clinical trials like PATHFINDER 2 and NHS-Galleri could solidify GRAIL's reputation and lead to widespread adoption of its Galleri test.
  • Partnerships with healthcare providers like CarePoint and WVU Medicine enhance GRAIL's market penetration and credibility in the healthcare sector.
  • The spin-off from Illumina and potential listing on Nasdaq could provide GRAIL with increased financial resources and market visibility.

What critics are saying

  • The high cost and complexity of large-scale clinical trials could strain GRAIL's financial resources and delay product rollouts.
  • Dependence on partnerships and collaborations for market penetration may limit GRAIL's control over its growth trajectory.

What makes GRAIL unique

  • GRAIL leverages high-intensity sequencing and deep learning to analyze vast amounts of tumor genome data, setting it apart from traditional cancer detection methods.
  • The company's focus on large-scale clinical studies, such as PATHFINDER 2 and NHS-Galleri, ensures robust clinical validation and performance evidence for its Galleri test.
  • GRAIL's potential to expand into direct-to-consumer sales could significantly broaden its market reach, unlike many competitors who remain focused on B2B models.

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