Job Overview
Location
Menlo Park, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineering
Date Posted
May 7, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • The Clinical Project Assistant supports the execution of clinical research projects at GRAIL, Inc., a healthcare company pioneering early cancer detection through next-generation sequencing and large-scale clinical studies. This role is essential to advancing the company’s mission of detecting cancer early, when it can be cured, by ensuring the smooth operation of clinical trials and data collection processes.
- • Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting project managers with study coordination, preparing and maintaining clinical documentation, tracking participant enrollment and visit schedules, supporting data entry and quality checks, and liaising with clinical sites and internal teams to ensure protocol adherence and timely milestone completion.
- • The Clinical Project Assistant works within a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, physicians, and data specialists dedicated to transforming cancer care through innovative technologies. The team operates across multiple sites including Menlo Park, CA, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom, fostering a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
- • In this role, the individual will gain hands-on experience in clinical trial operations within a cutting-edge healthcare setting, develop expertise in regulatory documentation and study coordination, and contribute directly to high-impact research aimed at reducing cancer mortality. The position offers opportunities to build project management skills and deepen understanding of oncology clinical research in a fast-paced, innovative biotech environment.
🎯 Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, public health, or related field
- • Experience with clinical trial coordination or healthcare administrative support
- • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing documentation and timelines
- • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with electronic data capture systems
- • Ability to communicate effectively with clinical sites, investigators, and cross-functional teams
- • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines or human subjects research principles
🏖️ Benefits
- • Competitive salary and comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- • 401(k) plan with employer matching
- • Paid time off and company holidays
- • Opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement
- • Access to cutting-edge cancer research and innovative healthcare technologies
- • Collaborative, mission-driven workplace with locations in Menlo Park, CA and other sites
Skills & Technologies
About GRAIL, Inc.
GRAIL develops multi-cancer early-detection blood tests using high-intensity sequencing, population-scale clinical trials, and machine learning. Its Galleri test screens for over 50 cancers from a single blood draw, aiming to shift diagnosis from late-stage symptoms to early, treatable stages. The company conducts large prospective studies, partners with health systems, and pursues FDA approval to integrate screening into routine care. Founded in 2016 as a spin-out from Illumina, GRAIL operates laboratories in the United States and the United Kingdom and focuses on evidence generation, regulatory science, and equitable test access.
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