GRAIL is a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. GRAIL is focused on alleviating the global burden of cancer by developing pioneering technology to detect and identify multiple deadly cancer types early. The company is using the power of next-generation sequencing, population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to enhance the scientific understanding of cancer biology, and to develop its multi-cancer early detection blood test. GRAIL is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. GRAIL, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN). For more information, please visit www.grail.com.

GRAIL is seeking an SRA or Associate Scientist in the Technical Operations team in Menlo Park. The ideal candidate is a team player with hands-on laboratory experience. The candidate will be encouraged to think outside of the box and creatively solve problems while executing NGS workflows in collaboration with many functions of our organization and executing experiments under the direction of scientists and engineers. The candidate will be instrumental in implementing process improvements, writing documentation, and carrying out day-to-day operations within GRAIL laboratories.

You will:

• Develop experiment plans to support study objectives
• Execute automated and manual sample preparation and NGS assays
• Accurately plan and document laboratory work performed per GLP
• Support root cause analyses across operational functions
• Document investigations and reports per regulatory requirements (CAP/CLIA/FDA)
• Develop expertise in workflows used in current production and research assays
• Ensure laboratory activities are performed in compliance with procedures and safety guidelines when handling, storing and disposing of hazardous or bio-hazardous materials

Your background and qualifications will include:

• Minimum of B.Sc. in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field with 5+ years of related experience.
• Job Title/Level will be based on education and experience
• Effective written and verbal communication skills (fluency in English) as well as strong interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Working knowledge and expertise in clinical diagnostics, medical devices, or equivalentGood planning, prioritization, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• 2+ years of experience in Next Generation Sequencing assays and workflows preferred
• Experience with Automated sample preparation workflows is a plus
• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques (e.g. pipetting, SPRI, PCR, qPCR)Familiarity with nucleic acids extraction techniques and quantification devices (e.g., Nanodrop, Bioanalyzer, Fragment Analyzer, ddPCR) is a plus
• General digital literacy and proficiency in GSuite
• Data analysis using tools such as JMP, or proficiency with R or Python is a plus

GRAIL is an Equal Employment Office and Affirmative Action 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.

Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications, and advice from internal and external experts, GRAIL has made the decision to require all U.S. employees receive the COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment. “Full vaccination” is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.