Equipment Engineer 1 4649
Company: GRAIL Inc
Location: Durham
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
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 Equipment Engineer I will be responsible for
supporting the development and documentation of return-to-service
procedures following maintenance, repairs, or major modifications
to advanced laboratory equipment, all in alignment with applicable
regulatory requirements.The supported equipment spans a broad
range, including next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms and
automated liquid handling systems. The engineer will work closely
with Engineering Operations, Process Engineering, Automation
Engineering and Quality Assurance. Success in this position
requires strong interpersonal skills, effective technical writing,
and exceptional troubleshooting abilities. This position is onsite
full-time , with 5 days per week at our Durham, NC facility.
Additionally, the role requires participation in a rotating
schedule for weekend and holiday coverage (when applicable) , as
part of ensuring continuous support for critical laboratory
operations. Responsibilities: Perform and document troubleshooting,
recovery, debugging, and repairs on laboratory systems and
equipment. Create and update: procedures, work instructions,
guidelines, and testing documents such as installation /
operational / verifications, standard operating procedures (SOP)
Support root cause investigations that drive for resolutions to
completion. Execute Equipment Lifecycle Management processes and
procedures by supporting and maintaining equipment records for
traceability purposes in compliance with CLIA/CAP and ISO 13485
requirements. Collaborate with validation engineers to draft,
review and execute equipment qualification protocols. Recommend and
implement changes to ensure ongoing high-quality and efficient
engineering operations procedures as part of the continuous
improvement process. Support the planning and execution of
qualification activities ensuring compliance with established
procedures and guidelines. Participate and adhere to GRAIL’s
policies and guidelines Work closely with Compliance, Engineering,
Quality and Regulatory to implement and follow the required
policies and procedures for the lifecycle of equipments Partner
cross-functionally to enable effective technology transfer and
continuous workflow improvements. Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry,
or similar Life Sciences discipline. 1 years generating technical
documentation within a regulated environment 1 years experience
completing work in accordance with stated deadlines 1 years
experience contributing to cross-functional team initiatives 1
years technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience
Good to excellent communication skills to work independently and
provide internal customer support. Good to excellent time
management skills to support a fast paced working environment.
Basic to good knowledge of laboratory equipment and systems. Basic
to good knowledge creating and interpreting process and material
flow diagrams Ability to take initiative and independently drive
projects to completion with detailed and efficient execution and
reporting Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
in Engineering preferred. 1 years experience with asset management
softwares 1 years experience using Laboratory Information
Management Systems (LIMS) 1 years experience maintaining low volume
automated liquid handling systems (e.g. MultiFlo/Bravo,
STAR/STARlet, Echo, Lynx, high throughput NGS sequencers) 1 years
experience writing and implementing test protocols and procedures 1
years experience using Green Button Go Physical Demands &
Qualifications 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. Expected full time annual base
pay scale for this position is $69,000 - $85,000. 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 [email protected] 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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