Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from GRAIL
Job overview
The Associate Director, Clinical Laboratory at GRAIL leads the clinical lab operations to support early cancer detection technologies, impacting cancer care advancement.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves overseeing clinical lab operations, ensuring test system functionality, managing quality control and assurance, collaborating on new test procedures, communicating team needs, reviewing protocols, participating in quality assurance, and advocating for the lab.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a base salary range of $121,000 to $151,000, eligibility for annual bonuses and long-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package including flexible time-off, 401k with company match, and medical, dental, vision, and mindfulness programs.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a BA or BS in Biomedical Laboratory Science or related field, preferably an advanced degree, with at least 7 years of lab experience, knowledge of lab regulations (CLIA/CAP, NYSDOH, ISO15189), operations and people management experience, strong project management, molecular biology skills, automation and computing skills, and experience with next-generation sequencing preferred.
Work environment and culture
GRAIL promotes a professional, collaborative, and inclusive culture focused on innovation in cancer detection with support for employee well-being and accommodation for disabilities.
Company information
GRAIL is a healthcare company pioneering early cancer detection using next-generation sequencing and data science, headquartered in Menlo Park, CA, with locations in the US and UK, supported by global investors and partners.
Job location and travel
The company is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom; specific job location details are not provided.
Unique job features
The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies in early cancer detection, high throughput automation, and next-generation sequencing in a high-volume clinical lab environment.
Company overview
GRAIL is a healthcare company focused on early cancer detection through innovative blood tests. They make money by developing and selling their flagship product, Galleri, a multi-cancer early detection test that can identify over 50 types of cancer from a single blood draw. Founded in 2016, GRAIL has made significant strides in genomics and biotechnology, leveraging advanced sequencing technology and machine learning to analyze genetic data. Acquired by Illumina in 2021, GRAIL continues to expand its research and commercial efforts to transform cancer diagnostics and improve patient outcomes.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your leadership in clinical laboratory operations, highlighting experience in planning, directing, and evaluating lab activities, which aligns with GRAIL’s need for an Associate Director to oversee the Clinical Laboratory.
Focus on showcasing your expertise with laboratory quality control, validation protocols, and regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP, NYSDOH, ISO15189), as well as your ability to manage high volume labs and molecular biology techniques, since these are critical for the role.
Apply through multiple platforms including GRAIL’s official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed by recruiters and hiring managers.
Connect with current GRAIL employees in the clinical laboratory or related divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent GRAIL innovations in early cancer detection or asking about their experience with next-generation sequencing and lab automation technologies.
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