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The Material Handling Coordinator III performs advanced material handling, shipping/receiving, and inventory control functions with limited supervision. This role supports efficient warehouse operations by coordinating complex material movement, maintaining accurate inventory records, and ensuring compliance with company procedures. The position serves as a subject matter resource for less experienced staff and may provide training and workflow guidance.
This position works full time on the 2nd Shift at our office in Durham, NC.
Responsibilities:
Perform advanced receiving activities, including shipment inspection, documentation verification, transaction processing, and coordination of discrepancy resolution through established channels.
Coordinate material staging, movement, and delivery across storage, production, laboratory, and shipping areas using authorized equipment.
Prepare and process domestic and international outbound shipments, ensuring accurate packaging, labeling, documentation, and system transactions.
Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock reconciliations, inventory research, and timely transaction entry.
Serve as a point of contact for routine operational issues related to material handling, inventory, and shipping/receiving; resolve within scope and escalate when appropriate.
Train, coach, and provide workflow guidance to Material Handler I and II team members.
Support process-improvement initiatives that enhance warehouse efficiency, safety, inventory accuracy, and standardization.
Coordinate with warehouse and cross-functional partners to support material availability and timely operational execution.
Ensure assigned activities comply with safety, quality, regulatory, and company procedures.
Ability to perform Quality software processes independently
These job duties are a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Adaptability and Growth Expectation:
Taking on additional responsibilities.
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.
As our organization continues to evolve and grow, this role may require flexibility in responsibilities and duties. Employees should expect that their role may expand, shift, or be modified to meet changing business needs, strategic priorities, and organizational objectives.
This may include:
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
2–4 years of relevant material handling, warehouse, shipping/receiving, or inventory control experience; or a technical certificate/degree in logistics or supply chain.
Demonstrated level of knowledge regarding applicable regulatory standards commensurate with the position's complexity and scope, contributing to organizational regulatory compliance. Minimal applicable standards for this position include:
GMP quality management systems (e.g. ISO 13485)
Clinical laboratory regulations (e.g. CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH, ISO 15189)
Operations within the regulated medical device environment (e.g. IVDD, IVDR, FDA 21 CFR 800 series, FDA 21 CFR Part 11)
Regulated transportation activities (e.g. DOT, IATA)
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, shipping/receiving procedures, and inventory-management practices.
Proficiency with forklifts, powered industrial trucks, and other material-handling equipment, as required by assignment and qualification.
Proficiency with warehouse management systems and standard office software.
Ability to investigate discrepancies, make routine operational decisions, and coordinate appropriate escalation.
Ability to train and guide less experienced team members.
Strong organization, attention to detail, communication, teamwork, and adaptability.
Physical Demands and Working Environment:
Work in warehouse, distribution, production-floor, and adjacent operational environments.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, and material handling, including lifting up to 75 lbs.
Exposure to ambient and cold-storage environments, including approximately +4°C, -20°C, and -80°C, as applicable to assigned work.
Exposure to warehouse noise, moving equipment, and active material-handling operations.
Use required PPE, which may include safety glasses, gloves, lab coats, protective footwear, and hearing protection as applicable.
Work standard or assigned operational shifts with potential overtime, weekend coverage, or schedule adjustments based on business needs.
At GRAIL, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the contributions our employees make to our mission and success. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for additional compensation, including an annual bonus and/or other incentives, in accordance with applicable plans and the company's discretion. The posted range reflects our good-faith estimate of the base pay we expect to offer for this position at the time of hire. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant considerations.
At GRAIL, we invest in the health, well-being, and future of our employees and their families. Employees in this role are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support what matters most, including flexible time off or vacation, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and thoughtfully selected well-being programs. Benefits are offered in accordance with applicable plans and policies.
GRAIL is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a workplace where every individual can thrive, contribute, and grow. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Additionally, GRAIL will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable law and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at [email protected] if you require an accommodation to apply for an open position.
GRAIL maintains a drug-free workplace. We welcome job-seekers from all backgrounds to join us!
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2-4 years of relevant material handling, warehouse, shipping and receiving, or inventory control experience, or a technical certificate or degree in logistics or supply chain
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards, including GMP quality systems such as ISO 13485
- Knowledge of clinical laboratory regulations, including CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH, or ISO 15189
- Knowledge of regulated medical device requirements, including IVDD, IVDR, FDA 21 CFR 800 series, or FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- Knowledge of regulated transportation requirements, including DOT and IATA
- Ability to perform quality software processes independently
- Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, shipping and receiving procedures, and inventory management practices
- Proficiency with forklifts, powered industrial trucks, and other material-handling equipment, as required by assignment
- Proficiency with warehouse management systems and standard office software
- Ability to investigate discrepancies, make routine operational decisions, and coordinate escalation
- Ability to train and guide less experienced team members
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in warehouse, production-floor, and cold-storage environments
What the Team is Saying
GRAIL Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and mental-health/wellbeing programs, plus backup care and family-forming support. Feedback suggests these offerings are a clear strong point of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off for exempt employees, paid holidays, and sick time are emphasized, and PTO is often described as flexible in practice. Feedback suggests this breadth supports work-life balance, even if usage can depend on team demands.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as generous, and family-forming and backup-care resources are explicitly included. These supports are frequently highlighted as standout elements for caregivers.
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What We Do
GRAIL is a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. GRAIL is using the power of high-intensity sequencing, population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to enhance the scientific understanding of cancer biology, and to develop and commercialize pioneering products.
Why Work With Us
Everything we do is guided by our mission to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. It’s the reason we’re here, and it’s no small task. The right people make all the difference. That’s why we’re looking for those who strive to share their knowledge, contribute their skills, inspire each other and commit to something bigger than themselves.
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