Staff Medical Device Engineer - Biochemical Assay Development

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team:

The Advanced Research and Technology team focuses on evaluating and establishing the feasibility of next generation biosensor products and technologies for Dexcom. This role will focus on new sensor platforms to correlate testing on the bench with in vivo results and other methods to improve understanding of the system and faults. The role will include system level test development and evaluations to understand what critical parameters impact the sensor signal.

Where you come in:

• You will develop biochemical assays and protocols to characterize and evaluate new prototype products

• You will identify and characterize critical parameters of sensor development across early prototype to pilot scale manufacturing with a focus on accuracy and scalability

• You will plan and execute experiments (including DOEs) for sensor, test method, and device development.

• You will work cross-functionally with R&D, new markets, and external partners to develop and characterize new product development efforts.

• You will develop analysis methods and determine appropriate metrics to assess the product.

• You will compile and analyze experimental results and communicate to the cross-functional team

• You will transfer process and test procedures and establish tracking metrics to ensure ongoing quality.

• You will develop and maintain project timelines and provide updates and feedback to project leadership.

• You will solve problems where the solutions are ambiguous and cross-functional – this will include leading or supporting debug efforts as needed.

• You will assume and perform other duties as assigned.

What makes you successful:

• You have the ability to run self-directed projects, project teams, manage timelines, and execute projects in an R&D environment.

• You have a Bachelor’s degree, or preferably higher degree, in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemistry, or related field with significant experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical device industry

• You bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to coordinate and prioritize activities to meet project objectives on time.

• You have experience with assay development (wet lab), experimental design, statistics, DOE techniques, data analysis methods and software (JMP or MATLAB preferred)

• You are adept at data analysis methods and analysis software, with the ability to construct appropriately powered and creatively designed experiments to solve complex problems.

• You have effective technical writing skills, including ability to write protocols, design of experiments (DOEs) and other technical reports and documents.

• You are comfortable working hands-on in a fast-paced environment.

• You are highly organized and detail-oriented with a strong analytical and broad engineering mindset.

Experience and Education:

• 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.

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%

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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