Dexcom · 4 weeks ago
Staff Analytical Scientist
San Diego, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $225K/yr
5+ years expDexcom Corporation is a pioneering leader in continuous glucose monitoring technology, dedicated to improving health outcomes. The Staff Analytical Scientist will lead the development and validation of analytical test methods for medical device applications, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and compliance.
DiabetesHealth DiagnosticsMedical DeviceSensor
Responsibilities
You will lead the design, development, and validation of analytical test methods applicable to medical device applications
You will serve as a SME or tech lead in a cross-functional team driving technical solution or decision pertinent to analytical matters
You will work with cross-functional teams to organize in-take as well as providing advice on material supply, biocompatibility, safety, scalability and other operation related design inputs and consultation
You will identify critical material and process attributes, develop, and implement analytical instrument and test methods for in-process and material quality control under Dexcom QMS systems
You will apply design of experiment and statistical analysis to drive the evidence-based conclusion and recommendation, author technical report and protocol, present results for stage-appropriate technical design review and decision making
You understand and apply basic laboratory safety protocols, chemical hygiene, and dispose chemical waste according to company and local EHS regulations
Qualification
Required
Must be knowledgeable of analytical techniques and instrumentation for polymers and composites, able to elucidate polymer structure-properties relationship and process impact
Have extensive experiences connecting materials CQAs to field observations and product performance
Act as project/tech lead to collaborating with stakeholders with excellent communication skills and being ready to have hands wet to work in the analytical lab
Have strong technical expertise to build up new capabilities and workflows for the team. Educate and influence stakeholders on the best path by utilizing statistical analysis to make data-based conclusions
Extensive hands-on polymer experience with SEC-MALS, NMR, MALDI-TOF and thermal characterizations instruments (TGA, DSC, Rheometer) with capabilities of troubleshooting and repair
Experienced in method development and method validation in a pharma or medical device setting, familiar with relevant standards and guidance such as ICH, USP
Ability to mentor, develop current and future staff, and work in a fast-paced environment
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 8-12 years related experience or Master's degree and 5-7 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 2-4 years of experience
Preferred
PhD degree with both aqueous and organic based polymer characterizations experiences is preferred
Benefits
A full and comprehensive benefits program.
Growth opportunities on a global scale.
Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
Company
Dexcom
Dexcom develops, manufactures, and distributes continuous glucose monitoring systems for diabetes management.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (54)
2024 (41)
2023 (67)
2022 (75)
2021 (49)
2020 (36)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.16BKey Investors
RWI Group
2023-05-02Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2020-05-12Post Ipo Debt
2018-11-01Post Ipo Equity· $750M
Leadership Team
Jacob Leach
Chief Operating Officer
Matt Dolan
Executive Vice President, Strategy, Corporate Development & Dexcom Labs
Recent News
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