EHS Technician

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.

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The EHS Technician plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible diagnostic testing facility. Working in a fast-paced environment that includes BSL-2 laboratories, this role supports daily operations involving biological waste, hazardous waste, and regulated recyclables. The EHS Technician partners closely with laboratory, facilities, and safety teams to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local EHS regulations while promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

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

• Conduct regular inspections and audits of the laboratory, equipment, and processes to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Provide guidance and support to laboratory personnel on EHS issues, including hazardous and biological waste, and proper waste segregation.
• Coordinate the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, including chemicals and biological agents, following regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to laboratory safety activities, including chemical inventories, safety data sheets (SDS), and waste disposal records.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall goals of the EHS department and the organization.
• These responsibilities summarize the role’s primary responsibilities and are not an exhaustive list. They may change at the company’s discretion.
• The ability to train on various safety-related topics, machine guarding, LOTO, Fall Protection, RCRA, HAZCOM, BBP, Contractor Management, Emergency Response, etc.
• This list reflects the primary responsibilities of the role and is not exhaustive. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.

• High school diploma with 2+ years of experience or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in hazardous and biological material handling
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to hazardous materials management and spill response, including OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as a part of a team and interact with emergency responders, regulatory agencies, and facility personnel.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Maintain active weekly participation in GRAIL’s EHS Management System.
• Support site Emergency Response Team activities.
• Participate in evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

• First Aid CPR & AED
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification
• 30 Hr General Industry OSHA Certification
• DOT hazardous materials shipping
• RCRA Hazardous Waste Management
• 1+ years of Google Workspace
• First Aid CPR & AED
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification
• 30 Hr General Industry OSHA Certification
• DOT hazardous materials shipping
• RCRA Hazardous Waste Management

• Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs.
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, blood specimens and instruments with moving parts, heating or freezing elements, and high speed centrifugation.
• Some lifting (up to 50 pounds) may be necessary
• Work may require exposure to the outside…