Staff Analytical Scientist
Dexcom, Inc

Job Info

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About Dexcom

Founded in 1999, Dexcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM), develops and markets Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems for ambulatory use by people with diabetes and by healthcare providers for the treatment of people with diabetes. The company is the leader in transforming diabetes care and management by providing CGM technology to help patients and healthcare professionals better manage diabetes. Since the company's inception, Dexcom has focused on better outcomes for patients, caregivers, and clinicians by delivering solutions that are best in class - while empowering the community to take control of diabetes. Dexcom reported full-year 2022 revenues of $2.9B, a growth of 18% over 2021. Headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company employs over 8,000 people worldwide.

Meet the team:

The Dexcom Analytical Science Team is looking for a Staff Analytical Scientist with expert level experience in analytical method development, method validation, specification development, analytical instrument maintenance, repair and troubleshooting and timely problem solving. In particular: Extractables and Leachables (E&L) experience and polymer characterization are sought after.

Where you come in:

• 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 raw material supply, biocompatibility, safety, scalability and other operation related design inputs and consultation.
  
• You will assist in the buildout of Analytical Services at Dexcom including implementing best practice and mentor junior staffs.
  
• 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 identify, procure, and qualify analytical instrument and manage external CROs to support the business needs.
  
• You understand and apply basic laboratory safety protocols, chemical hygiene, and dispose chemical waste according to company and local EHS regulations.
  

What makes you successful:

• Experience in biotech or medical device industry with emphasis on analytical and material characterization
  
• Ideally someone with extensive mass spectrometry experience, in particular HPLC-QToF/ or other high resolution mass spectrometers for analysis of volatile, semi-volatile and non-volatile organic Extractables & Leachables samples.
  
• Serve as study director for E&L studies, including drafting protocols and assembling data into final reports.
  
• Must be knowledgeable of analytical techniques and instrumentation for polymers and composites, able to elucidate polymer structure-properties relationship and process impact.
  
• Experienced in method development and method validation in a pharma or medical device setting, familiar with relevant standards and guidance such as ICH, USP.
  
• Hands on experience and familiar with GPC, GC/MS, HPLC, LC-MS/MS, NMR, FTIR, Headspace GC, ICP-MS, instrument troubleshooting and repair.
  
• Understands polymer characterization and can run MDSC, TGA, TMA, Rheometers, Viscometers and Instron.
  
• Ability to mentor, develop current and future staff, and work in a matrix environment.
  

What You'll Get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
  
• 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.
  
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.
  

Travel Required:

• 0-5%
  

Experience and Education

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 8-12 years related experience or Masters degree and 5-7 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 2-4 years of experience.

Exempt Salary Details:

• The annual base salary range for this role is $111,100 to $185,100. Final compensation package will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, business needs and market demand.

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom's AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.

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