Research & Development Laboratory Manager #4023

GRAIL is seeking a Laboratory Manager for the R&D lab at our Menlo Park headquarters. You will lead lab and instrument maintenance as well as support R&D lab work execution whenever possible, as an opportunity for continued growth. The ideal candidate is a meticulous, self-motivated, and outstanding teammate with some hands-on laboratory experience. The candidate will partner with many functions of our organization - R&D, Automation, Engineering, EH&S, Facilities, and Quality - to identify requirements and implement processes such as upkeep 5-Sigma standards, coordinate instrument maintenance plan, ensure adequate waste disposal, write documentation, and be instrumental in the day to day operations of the GRAIL R&D laboratories. Prior experience maintaining labs with ISO 13485 certification is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for equipment maintenance according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair with equipment engineers.
• Responsible for maintaining sufficient inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties.
• Develop and write SOP for equipment maintenance and operation as needed.
• Assist R&D with lab task execution.
• Assist with training of new laboratory personnel and training of new procedures with existing personnel.
• Coordinate equipment training of the lab staff with the vendor.
• Follow guidelines when handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous or bio-hazardous materials.
• Be the point of contact for new equipment installation or any laboratory related activity.
• Work closely with Facilities and Quality to understand and implement requirements for ISO 13485 certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree and 5-8 years of related experience or Masters and 2-5 years of related experience
• Strong communicator and team player, able to establish collaborative relationships with colleagues and vendors as needed.
• Self-motivated to execute high-quality work through strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, following good laboratory and documentation practices.
• Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner.
• Able to prioritize, complete assignments, and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality.
• Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft office (text editor, spreadsheets and slides).
• Problem solver who can analyze, solve and propose solutions to issues related to the laboratory operations.