Senior Scientist (Supervisor)

Job overview

The Senior Scientist (Supervisor) role is onsite five days per week in Durham, NC. The expected full-time annual base salary is $122,000–$147,000. The position supports GRAIL’s work developing technologies for early cancer detection. The role leads platform troubleshooting and assay development while supervising and developing a team of scientists and research associates. It advances reliable platform operation and research innovation through experimental work, technical guidance, team priorities, and cross-functional collaboration.

What you'll do

• Design, plan, and execute experiments for platform troubleshooting and optimization
• analyze and present results
• develop and troubleshoot methods, protocols, and workflows
• investigate variability and implement corrective actions
• supervise, coach, and develop direct reports
• set priorities and allocate resources
• prepare technical reports and presentations
• collaborate across teams
• ensure laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior scientist

supervisor

durham nc

grail

early cancer detection

assay development

platform troubleshooting

molecular biology

laboratory research

team leadership

$122k–$147k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible time off or vacation, 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and well-being programs.
• The role may be eligible for an annual bonus or other incentives.

Why this role

The role combines scientific and people supervision and includes work in office and laboratory settings with biological samples, chemicals, and laboratory equipment.

About the employer

GRAIL is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.