Clinical Laboratory Technologist V # 4206 (2nd Shift -Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 1:30pm - 12:00am EST)

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 Menlo Park, 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 Clinical Laboratory Technologist V is responsible for performing high complexity laboratory testing on patient

specimens, performing quality control and quality assurance procedures and complying with all applicable local,

state and federal laboratory requirements. The work requires maintaining meticulous and organized records,

excellent attention to detail, the ability to multitask, be flexible with tasks and schedules and the ability to work

independently in a team environment.

This position is open on the 2nd Shift -Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 1:30pm - 12:00am EST

Responsibilities:

• Perform tasks which require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, with minimal supervision by the director or supervisor. 
• Perform pre-analytical and analytical procedures including testing, quality control, preparation and aliquoting of reagents, analyses, and maintain records of tests according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures. 
• Maintaining records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens. 
• Adhere to laboratory’s quality assurance procedures, including documenting all: Quality control activities, Instrument and equipment verifications 
• Maintenance and preventive maintenance 
• Follow the laboratory’s policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established performance specifications. 
• Identify and document problems that may adversely affect test performance and notifying the supervisor, assistant director, or director. 
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established 
• performance specifications. 
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment according to laboratory standard operating procedures. 
• Troubleshoot and problem solve instrument issues. 
• Check and record temperature and perform root cause analysis of deviations and initiate a service request as necessary.
• Review, and interpret patient data as assigned. 
• Perform and document reagent qualifications per the approved protocols.
• Perform and document routine preventive maintenance. 
• Perform, review and document laboratory quality control procedures. 
• Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Laboratory Manager or Safety Officer. 
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and non-laboratory personnel. 
• Identify process improvement opportunities and report to laboratory management. 
• Provide updates to Laboratory Supervisors/Leads regarding any issues. 
• Monitor data and process status as needed. 
• Participate in daily, weekly and monthly laboratory cleanliness activities/procedures. 
• Independently identify and troubleshoot minor problems that adversely affect the test performance. 
• Assist in sample and process troubleshooting. 
• Assist with training of new laboratory personnel and training of new procedures with existing personnel. 
• Participate in introduction of assay improvements, new assay configurations and validation. 
• Participate in cross-functional teams responsible for securing CLIA certification, CAP accreditation, and state licensure for the GRAIL Clinical Laboratory, including compliance with all applicable standards and regulations. 
• Perform other laboratory duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or laboratory science from an accredited institution OR
• Bachelor’s degree in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences from an accredited institution and at least 6 months of acceptable supervised experience and/or relevant training.
• 3+ years of Clinical lab experience 
• Experience in molecular biology techniques preferred 
• Working knowledge of local, state and federal laboratory regulations preferred 
• 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 analyze and solve basic issues that impact the performance of the assay 
• 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 
• Flexibility of work schedule to meet the needs of GRAIL’s Clinical Laborator

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs 
• 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 
• Repetitive manual pipetting may be necessary 
• Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) may be necessary

Based on the role, colleagues may be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan tied to company and individual performance, or an incentive plan. We also offer a long-term incentive plan to align company and colleague success over time.

In addition, GRAIL offers a progressive benefit package, including flexible time-off, a 401k with a company match, and alongside our medical, dental, vision plans, carefully selected mindfulness offerings.

GRAIL is an Equal Employment Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We will reasonably accommodate all individuals with disabilities so that they can participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. GRAIL maintains a drug-free workplace.