EH&S Technician #4997 (Sunday-Thursday 3PM-11PM EST)

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 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.

For more information, please visit grail.com

The EH&S Technician III performs moderately complex environmental health and safety (EH&S) tasks to support compliance, workplace safety, and sustainability programs. Working with limited supervision, this role applies technical knowledge and experience to conduct inspections, assist in incident investigations, manage hazardous waste processes, and support the implementation of EH&S programs across the organization.

You will work on-site full-time at our office located in Durham, NC.

Responsibilities: - Conduct regular safety and environmental inspections of laboratories, facilities, and equipment; document findings and recommend corrective actions.

- Assist in incident and near-miss investigations by gathering data, interviewing employees, and preparing preliminary reports.

- Perform hazardous waste management activities, including waste characterization, labeling, accumulation area management, and preparation for off-site disposal.

- Collect, prepare, and analyze routine safety and environmental samples (e.g., air, water, and waste) in accordance with regulatory and company standards.

- Maintain and update EH&S documentation, databases, permits, and compliance records accurately.

- Provide EH&S orientation and refresher training on topics such as personal protective equipment (PPE) use, chemical handling, and emergency response.

- Serve as a resource to employees by addressing day-to-day EH&S questions and escalating complex issues to EH&S specialists or managers.

- Support emergency preparedness activities, including spill response, evacuation drills, and equipment readiness checks.

- Participate in sustainability, recycling, and energy conservation initiatives.

- Perform other related duties to support EH&S programs.

- Participating in cross-functional projects and initiatives.

- Adapting to new technologies, processes, or methodologies.

- Supporting other departments or teams during periods of high demand.

- Contributing to special projects or temporary assignments as needed.

These responsibilities summarize the role's primary duties and are not an exhaustive list. They may change at the company's discretion.

Required Qualifications: - 2+ years of relevant experience in environmental health and safety, facilities, laboratory operations, or related fields.

- Knowledge of OSHA's General Industry Standards (29 CFR 1910).

- Solid understanding of workplace safety, hazardous materials handling, and basic regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT).

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Require participation in rotating on-call or emergency response duties outside regular working hours.

Preferred Qualifications: - Ability to conduct inspections and independently document compliance findings.

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in recordkeeping and reporting.

- Effective communication skills to deliver training and provide guidance to employees.

- Ability to respond appropriately to safety concerns and participate in incident response activities.

- Knowledge of applicable ISO 140