Quality Engineer 2, Device Quality Operations # 4376 at GRAIL

Durham, North Carolina, United States

GRAIL Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Biotechnology, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or other technical area
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working within a medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech quality management system
  • Experience working with in vitro diagnostic medical device regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21 CFR 820, IVDR)

Responsibilities

  • Support medical device Quality Engineering operations through expert interpretation, establishment, and execution of quality engineering concepts and principles in accordance with GRAIL’s quality management system and regulatory requirements
  • Use proactive, creative problem-solving to contribute to development of concepts and principles to achieve goals and objectives
  • Demonstrate technical proficiency, creativity, teamwork, collaboration with others, and regular independent thought
  • Solve extremely complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation and assessment of intangible variables
  • Exercise excellent judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
  • Act independently to determine methods and procedures to successfully complete assignments
  • Structure day-to-day work autonomously, effectively communicating status and issues with management
  • Identify and evaluate deficiencies and improvement opportunities, working cross-functionally to resolve and improve on existing processes
  • Support qualifications & validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ/TMV)
  • Support DHR review process
  • Support NCR, DAR & CAPA process
  • Support change management workflows, and acceptance activities including incoming and finished product release
  • Support Quality Management Review (QMR), Quality Indices metrics generation and review, audits, and on-market Design History File and Risk Management File updates
  • Support audits and inspections as needed
  • Support other project teams (including clinical laboratory) as determined by management

Skills

QMS
Quality Management System
Quality Engineering
Medical Devices
IVD Processes
Clinical Laboratory Operations
Regulatory Affairs
Compliance

GRAIL

Develops blood tests for early cancer detection

About GRAIL

GRAIL focuses on improving cancer detection through advanced blood tests that identify cancer at its earliest stages, enhancing treatment success rates. The company utilizes high-intensity sequencing to analyze tumor genome data, employing algorithms and deep learning to extract actionable information for early cancer detection. GRAIL differentiates itself from competitors by its commitment to large-scale clinical studies that validate the effectiveness of its tests. The primary goal is to reduce global cancer mortality by enabling early diagnosis, making the disease more treatable.

Menlo Park, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$1,765.5MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Outstanding People - Join a team of passionate and dedicated professionals, committed to collaboration, education, and proactive problem-solving.
Strong Compensation - We offer competitive salaries and savings plans to provide for long-term financial planning.
Complete Health Coverage - Take advantage of comprehensive health coverage, with medical, dental and vision, to keep you and your family healthy.
Work-Life Balance - Make everyday life more manageable with flexible time off – we trust you to do great work and take time for yourself.

Risks

Potential overdiagnosis could impact the perceived value of GRAIL's tests.
Significant net losses may affect investor confidence and long-term sustainability.
High test costs may limit accessibility in markets with less healthcare funding.

Differentiation

GRAIL uses high-intensity sequencing for early cancer detection via blood tests.
The Galleri test screens for over 50 cancers with a single blood draw.
GRAIL's tests are supported by large-scale clinical studies ensuring reliability.

Upsides

Collaborations with platforms like Function Health expand Galleri test accessibility.
Revenue from Galleri grew 52% year-over-year, indicating strong market demand.
GRAIL's technology aligns with trends in personalized and preventative medicine.

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