Manager Engineering Operations # 4265

Manager Engineering Operations # 4265

GRAIL is seeking a Manager, Engineer Operations for the Engineering Operations Organization. The Manager, Engineer Operations will lead a key operations team that oversees technical engineering support for a variety of process automation hardware, software applications, and laboratory equipment to support smooth lab operations. Working cross-functionally with Operations, R&D, and Software groups, you will drive robust equipment and automation operations with the leadership of a team of talented operations engineers / technicians. The successful candidate will be a scientist or engineer with a proven track record of owning complex systems as well as implementing continuous process improvements in a regulated operations setting. The Engineering Operations organization is the engineering arm of Operations that provides day to day around the clock engineering and maintenance support to operations. GRAIL's testing volumes are scaling fast and require a dynamic and detail-oriented leader to help deliver our revolutionary test to as many people as possible.

The onsite role requires 5 days a week in Durham, NC (RTP Site). This is a full time position working in our lab starting at 8 : 00 AM Monday through Friday. The working hours could be temporarily adjusted due to training, travel, and other events. This position requires on-call duty and may need to support weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities :

• Build and manage a team of engineers / technicians with the diverse scientific and technical skills required to support, troubleshoot, and improve complex automation systems in a regulated environment
• Establish operational objectives and work plans, delegate and empower team members to maximize the system up time for 24x7 operations
• Lead area work responsibilities, effectively triage opportunities, direct work based on team skill set, and coach and guide staff to support the area and operators' day to day following cGMP / GLP and Quality Management System (QMS) guidelines.
• Lead root cause investigations, drive for resolutions, and follow those up with corrective and preventative actions for area of responsibility
• Make time sensitive technical decisions.
• Support CAPEX / OPEX planning
• Participate, be a role model, and adhere to GRAIL's policies and guidelines.
• Recommend and implement changes to ensure ongoing high-quality performance of laboratory equipment as part of the continuous improvement process.
• Work closely with Quality and regulatory to implement and follow the required policies and procedures for system qualification, maintenance, and calibration
• Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Preferred Qualifications :

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Expected full time annual base payscale for this position is $114K -$142K. Actual base pay will consider skills, experience and location. 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.