GRAIL
Facilities Mechanical Technician (M-F 11:00 PM-7:30 AM EST) #4981
Durham, NC · Mid · Contract
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About the role
- GRAIL is headquartered in the Bay Area of 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.
- You will work on-site full-time at our Durham, North Carolina (RTP) location.
Responsibilities
- Perform and coordinate planned, preventive, corrective, and on-demand maintenance for facility assets (utilities, equipment, and systems) to support continuous 24/7 operations.
- Lead, perform, and optimize routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities.
- Monitor, respond to, and troubleshoot Building Automation System (BAS) alarms and notifications.
- Utilize and maintain accurate records in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Engineering, EH&S, Quality, Validation, and Department Management) to identify potential equipment failure modes and implement mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate with landlords, vendors, contractors, and equipment manufacturers to maintain property integrity, complete repairs, procure spare parts, and schedule maintenance.
- Support spare parts programs, including inventory management and qualification of replacement parts.
- Develop and maintain maintenance documentation, including SOPs, Work Instructions, Job Plans, Job Hazard Assessments (JHA), Risk Assessments (RA), and spare parts lists.
- Perform other duties as reasonably assigned by management.
- GRAIL is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a workplace where every individual can thrive, contribute, and grow.
Requirements
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
- Support installation, start-up, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment as required.
- Maintain required training and ensure contractors and employees meet training and qualification requirements.
Nice to have
- 4 + years of relevant maintenance or operational experience.
- Industrial or commercial electrical experience.
- Experience in the life sciences industry, preferably within a regulated clinical laboratory environment (e.g., CLIA).
- HVAC CFC certification.
- Working knowledge of fire prevention and fire protection systems.
- Strong customer-service mindset with a positive and professional demeanor.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous process improvement related to facility assets.
- Proficiency with Microsoft and/or Google Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).Technical certification or Associate's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Applied Engineering preferred
Compensation
- In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for additional compensation, including an annual bonus and/or other incentives, in accordance with applicable plans and the company's discretion.
Benefits
- We are a healthcare company, pioneering new technologies to advance early cancer detection.
- Partner with Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) to ensure systems are operated safely and within defined limits.
Company info
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- Please contact us at rc@grailbio.com if you require an accommodation to apply for an open position.
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