Senior Data Analytics Engineer

GRAIL

Senior Data Analytics Engineer bridging Data Engineering, Data Science, and Analytics at GRAIL. Collaborating across teams to design and sustain a robust data ecosystem for early cancer detection.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $118,000 - $157,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowAmazon RedshiftAWSPythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Bridge Data Engineering, Data Science, and Analytics to curate and transform raw operational and laboratory data into BI-ready datasets and scalable data products.
Collaborate across Software, Operations, Research, Development, and Commercial to design and sustain a robust data ecosystem.
Perform analysis and build and maintain dashboards and analytical tools that monitor high-throughput lab processes.
Ensure the accuracy, accessibility, and utility of data and reporting systems that are critical to lab efficiency, traceability, and product quality.
Deliver trusted insights that drive measurable business value in a rapidly growing environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Informatics, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, Life Sciences, or a related quantitative field.
5+ years of relevant experience as a data analyst, analytics engineer, or data engineer delivering production-grade datasets, dashboards, and reports.
3+ years of data modeling experience (dimensional/semantic).
2+ years building dashboards and reports in a modern BI platform (e.g., Tableau).
Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python or R).
Hands-on experience with AWS analytics services (e.g., Redshift, S3, Glue, Managed Airflow) and/or Snowflake.
Experience working with SaaS application data sources (e.g., NetSuite, Salesforce, Workday, Coupa).
Proven expertise in process analytics, SPC, statistical methods, and root-cause analysis (e.g., JMP, Minitab; SQL; Python/R).
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders and system users to deliver robust solutions and measurable results.
Experience in regulated life sciences/biotech environments and familiarity with clinical laboratory operations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible time-off or vacation
a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
medical, dental, and vision coverage
carefully selected mindfulness programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisdata modelingdashboard developmentreportingSQLPythonRAWS analytics servicesSnowflakestatistical methods

Soft Skills

collaborationstakeholder engagementproblem-solvingcommunicationanalytical thinkingattention to detailadaptabilityteamworkorganizational skillsresults-oriented