Senior Facilities Mechanical Technician (7:30 AM- 3:30 PM EST) #3858

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.

GRAIL is seeking a Senior Facilities Mechanical Technicianfor Global Development and Operations. Global Development and Operation support 24/7 clinical laboratory and sample processing operations located in DURHAM, NC. 

The onsite role requires five (5) days a week in Durham, NC and able to be on a rotating, on-call schedule, responding to issues after hours and on weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Performs and/or coordinates planned and on-demand maintenance activities for Facility Assets (utilities, equipment, and systems), and laboratory operations to ensure 24/7 support.
•  Direct, perform, and optimize the routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) procedures.
•  Perform routine walkthroughs to ensure the functionality, reliability, and compliance of the Facility Assets (utilities, equipment, and systems). 
• Work closely with GRAIL internal stakeholders (for example, Engineering, Department Management, EH&S, etc.) to identify potential failure modes of equipment and maintenance strategies to mitigate impact.
• Oversee, monitor, and respond to Building Automation Systems (BAS) alarms and notifications to support 24/7 operations.
• Administers maintenance records and coordinates required training to employees and contractors. Document work utilizing the site's CMMS.
• Develop maintenance Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Work Instructions (WI), Job Hazard Assessments (JHA), Risk Assessments (RA), job plans, spare parts lists, and other related documentation.
• Maintain all mandatory training requirements, ensuring compliance with site procedures and job performance qualifications.
• Adhere to EH&S guidelines and policies to ensure the safe operation of the equipment and systems.
• Other duties that may reasonably be assigned by management/supervision.
• Embrace and promote GRAIL’s Cultural Values and represent the company properly.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

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• The candidate will have a minimum of 7+ years of facility maintenance or operating experience in the Life science industry, preferably in a Clinical Lab (example: CLIA) regulated environment.
• 7+ years of working Industrial HVAC knowledge/experience.
• 7+ years of working Industrial Building Monitoring System (controls) knowledge/experience.
• 5+ years of working Industrial Electrical knowledge/experience.
• 4+ years of working Industrial Fire Prevention Systems knowledge/experience. 
• 2+ years of working knowledge of MS and/or Google Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Technical Certifications or an Associate's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Applied Engineering is preferred. Equivalent military or similar training is also considered. 
• HVAC CFC Certification preferred




Physical Demands & Working Environment 

• Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs.
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary.
• The ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Climb ladders and stairs of various heights.
• This position will include on-call availability for maintenance issues in rotation with other technicians.

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.