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Engineer Operational Excellence # 4893

GRAIL · Durham, NC · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$69k–$93k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Engineer, Operational Excellence will support continuous improvement initiatives within our sequencing-based cancer screening operations. This role will work at the intersection of data, process, and operations to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability across laboratory and operational workflows. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, data-savvy, and experienced in Lean methodologies, with a strong inclination toward solving complex operational problems through structured analysis and experimentation. This role works on-site full-time at our office located in Durham, NC.

Responsibilities

  • Support generation and automation of KPI reporting, ensuring data integrity and usability
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to refine metrics and improve visibility into operational performance
  • Perform data exploration and statistical analysis to identify trends, variation, and potential process deviations
  • Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Quality Control (QC) methods to monitor and improve process stability
  • Execute and support Lean initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen events, and Six Sigma projects
  • Partner with operations teams to pilot, measure, and scale process improvements
  • Capture and document operational issues, risks, and improvement opportunities
  • Support prioritization of improvement efforts in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Software, and Product teams to implement process improvements

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Industrial Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in process engineering, operations, or continuous improvement roles, ideally in biotech, diagnostics, or manufacturing
  • Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies (certification a plus)
  • Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI)
  • Familiarity with SPC/QC tools and statistical analysis techniques
  • Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams

Pay

The expected, full-time, annual base pay scale for this position is $69K - $93K. Actual base pay will consider skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for other forms of compensation, including an annual bonus and/or incentives, subject to the terms of the applicable plans and Company discretion.

Benefits

Employees in this role are also eligible for GRAIL's comprehensive and competitive benefits package, offered in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. This package currently includes flexible time-off or vacation; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; medical, dental, and vision coverage; and carefully selected mindfulness programs.

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