Dexcom · 8 hours ago
Senior Staff Scientist - New Analyte Technology Lead
San Diego, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$149K/yr - $248K/yr
5+ years expDexcom Corporation is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). They are seeking a Senior Staff Scientist to lead technology development initiatives focused on developing the Company’s next generation biosensor product, requiring innovative thinking and strong analytical skills.
DiabetesHealth DiagnosticsMedical DeviceSensor
Responsibilities
Serve as a hands-on technical leader among a cross-functional group of scientists and engineers tasked with developing new analyte sensors
Conceive of, design, and perform experiments that assess biosensor behavior for novel clinical use cases
Plan and execute experiments (DOE) supporting novel sensing membrane formulations, characterization, and process development for the prototyping of new sensing modalities
Analyze datasets to evaluate sensor performance metrics, including accuracy, precision, and reliability, and troubleshoot anomalies in sensor signal time series data
Conduct cumulative error analyses of a system with multiple sources using either closed form solutions or Monte Carlo simulation
Recommend error thresholds on sensor bench tests based on error analysis or simulation
Partner with the sensor integration and development teams to assess system performance and transition designs passing feasibility exit criteria to the product development team
Develop procedures, plans, protocols and reports that will ensure that designs and processes meet product specifications, regulatory requirements and standards
Qualification
Required
M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, NanoEngineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physics, Applied Physics, or related discipline with 10+ years of post-graduate, hands-on experience with diagnostics, electrochemical biosensors and/or wearable devices in an industrial setting
Expert knowledge and direct experience handling raw and processed bench and clinical datasets
Experience with modeling stochastic processes (Monte Carlo, error budgets, or similar) and measurement system analysis
Expert knowledge in experimental design, statistics, DOE techniques, data analysis methods and software; skilled in scripting & data analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, C/++, JMP, R, Minitab, etc
Track record of demonstrated knowledge and experience in enzyme-based biosensor and/or diagnostic development and testing; knowledge of glucose (and other analyte) sensors, either for continuous use or spot measurement, is a strong plus
Strong analytical and experimental skills for characterization of materials and biosensor components
Strong quantitative understanding of electrochemistry, redox reactions, electrochemical devices (including biosensors), and analyte-receptor interactions
Demonstrated strong proficiency with troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, and feel comfortable working hands-on in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Highly organized and detailed oriented, excellent work ethic, ability to deal with ambiguity/uncertainty, and strong willingness to learn new things / acquire new skills
Excellent collaboration, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 13+ years related experience or a Master's degree and 8+ years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 5+ years of experience
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
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