Facilities Mechanical Technician (M-F 7AM- 3 : 30 PM EST) #4371

Job Description

Job Description

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.

The  Facilities Mechanical Technician is primarily responsible for maintaining all building, utility and operations equipment. This position is responsible for assisting in the development and coordination of mechanical, controls, and maintenance services to assure equipment reliability. Responsible for maintaining site HVAC systems, Building Automation System (BAS), and other systems supporting 24 / 7 site operations. The individual will need to collaborate with the rest of the facilities team to ensure Facility Assets (utilities, equipment, and systems) reliability, assist in the spare parts program to maintain inventory levels, and qualify replacement parts. Maintenance activities would include troubleshooting, and preventative and corrective interventions. This position reports to the Facilities Technician Lead.

This position will require the use of technical manuals, on-line resources, and OEM representatives to maintain equipment operation with minimum downtime. This position will work with other maintenance and technical trades, contractors, engineers, metrology, validation, and quality to help keep these systems operational while adhering to GxP / GLP / GMP regulations and quality standards when applicable. Strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Quality Standards in a FDA-regulated facility are mandatory. In addition, this individual will also be involved in the installation and start-up of new equipment and assist with any commissioning and qualification activity as required. This position will also support the Environment, Health, and Safety personnel (EHS) to ensure the systems are operated safely and within limits .

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.
• Lead, perform, and optimize the routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) procedures.
• Perform routine walkthroughs to ensure the Facility Assets (utilities, equipment, and systems) functionality, reliability, and compliance.
• Operate / Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Performs and / or coordinates planned and on-demand maintenance activities for Facility Assets (utilities, equipment, and systems) laboratory operations support equipment.
• 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.
• Cooperate with the landlord to ensure the property’s integrity in the best interest of GRAIL.
• 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.
• Coordinates with equipment manufacturers, vendors, and support personnel to complete repairs, procure spare parts, and schedule maintenance.
• Adhere to EH&S guidelines and policies to ensure 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 :

Physical Requirements :

Expected full time annual base pay scale for this position is $68K-$80K. 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.