Lab Technician 2 Back End Days

Dexcom Inc.; Athenry; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dexcom Inc. is hiring a Lab Technician II in Ireland for a GMP chemistry lab role focused on CGM device manufacturing. You will work on solutions and raw material processes, perform testing, calibrations and data analytics in a fast-paced GMP environment.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and hands-on discipline, with a 12-hour fixed day shift (Fri-Sun and alternating Thursdays) and a 20% shift premium. Growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience and Leaving Certificate/equivalent qualification (L5)
• 0-1 years experience and minimum level 8 degree
• 4 to 6 years medical device and/or pharmaceutical and/or cleanroom experience

Responsibilities

• Work on solutions and/or raw material manufacturing processes
• Perform raw material and finished good testing (pH, conductivity, viscosity)
• Carry out equipment calibration, IOQ, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Data tracking, trending, reporting observations, out-of-specifications and root cause analysis
• Write experimental reports, summaries and protocols
• Comply with GMP and quality procedures under QMS and Right First Time principles
• Maintain quality documentation and laboratory safety
• Complete tasks to predefined deliverables/targets as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Chemistry lab experience

Attention to detail

Punctual and efficient

Team player

Growth mindset

Hands-on in fast-paced environment

Excellent communication

Fluent English

Education

Leaving Certificate (L5)

Level 8 degree

Job description

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.

Shift Pattern

This role is on a fixed (non rotational) day shift pattern which will be a 12-hour shift (7am – 7pm) every Friday to Sunday and alternate Thursdays, following a repeating 4-on/3-off – 3-on/4-off schedule.

Shift Premium: 20% premium

Meet the team

Working as a Lab Technician II at Dexcom can be a rewarding role and a gateway to development within the medical devices industry. Our production takes place predominantly in a GMP chemistry laboratory and the role involves executing Dexcom’s manufacturing processes and testing procedures to the highest level of quality and precision. You will also be responsible for the laboratory equipment, including daily calibrations, preventative maintenance, analytical testing, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of processes involving laboratory equipment. You will be responsible for manufacturing Dexcom’s Continuous Glucose Monitors on one of our shifts (24/7 Operation), ensuring the highest quality product reaches our customers. We are looking to establish a culture of attention to detail, quality and safety with a focus on continuous improvement. You will become recognized as a Subject Matter Expert in Dexcom solutions manufacturing processes, chemistry laboratory equipment and will become a leader in your area.

Where you come in

• You will work on solutions and/or raw material manufacturing processes
• You will be responsible for raw material and finished good testing (pH, conductivity, viscosity)
• You will perform equipment calibration, IOQ, maintenance and troubleshooting
• You will be responsible for data tracking, trending, reporting observations, out-of-specifications and root cause analysis
• You will be writing experimental reports, summaries and protocols.
• You will be compliant to all quality procedures under QMS and an advocate for Right First Time principles
• You will complete and maintain quality documentation under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• You will comply with all safety requirements and be an advocate for laboratory safety
• You will complete tasks to predefined deliverables/targets as assigned by your supervisor.
• This position assumes and performs other duties as assigned.

What makes you successful

• You have Experience in a chemistry laboratory supporting manufacturing operations
• You demonstrate attention to detail and experience troubleshooting equipment
• You are punctual and complete task efficiently
• You are a team player
• Growth mindset
• You have proven ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment
• You are excellent communicator (written and verbal) and you display personal interaction skills
• You have fluent spoken and written English

Experience and education requirements

• Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience and Leaving Certificate/equivalent qualification (L5), or 0-1 years experience and minimum level 8 degree
• 4 to 6 years medical device and/or pharmaceutical and cleanroom 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.

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Equality and Inclusion

At Dexcom, we are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process, and welcome candidates of all genders and gender identities to apply. If any wording in this description appears unintentionally gendered or exclusionary, please be assured this is not intentional.

Reasonable Accommodation

Should a reasonable accommodation be necessary to aid a disability, requests should be sent to Dexcom Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

Salary

The annualised base salary for this position is from €32,130.00 to €41,580.00 gross. Final offer will depend on your qualifications, competencies, and professional experience.