Lab Technician 3 (Chemistry)

Dexcom Ireland - Athenry; Athenry; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Global growth opportunities

Career development & tuition reimburse

Job summary

Dexcom Ireland in Ireland (Athenry) is seeking a Lab Technician III (Chemistry) to support manufacturing in a GMP chemistry laboratory. You will execute Dexcom’s manufacturing processes, perform analytical testing, calibrations and maintenance across a 24/7 operation on a 12-hour Friday–Sunday shift with Thursday rotation.

The role requires 4–6 years in medical device/pharma or 0–1 years with a level 8 degree, and strong attention to detail, problem solving and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 4-6 years of related experience and Leaving Certificate/equivalent qualification (L5), or 0-1 years experience and minimum level 8 degree
• 4-6 years medical device and/or pharmaceutical and/or cleanroom experience
• Experienced in a chemistry laboratory supporting manufacturing operations
• Attention to detail and experience troubleshooting equipment
• Be punctual and complete tasks efficiently
• Team player and growth mindset
• Proven ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and personal interaction skills
• Fluent spoken and written English

Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing processes and testing procedures to the highest level of quality and precision
• Manage laboratory equipment including daily calibrations, preventative maintenance, analytical testing, troubleshooting and continuous improvement
• Maintain and quality-document GMP processes and safe laboratory practices
• Ensure compliance with quality procedures under QMS and contribute to Right First Time principles
• Record and report data, observations, and root cause analyses

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Team player

Growth mindset

Punctuality

Hands-on

Fluent English

Education

Leaving Certificate or equivalent (L5)

Level 8 degree

Tools

Lab calibration tools

Quality Management System (QMS)

Job description

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.

Shift Information

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 III (Chemistry) 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

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

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What Makes You Successful

• Typically requires 4-6 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
• Experienced in a chemistry laboratory supporting manufacturing operations
• Attention to detail and experience troubleshooting equipment
• Be punctual, complete task efficiently
• Team player
• Growth mindset
• Proven ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and personal interaction skills
• Fluent spoken and written English

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.

Important Information for Agencies

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Dexcom. Only authorized staffing and recruiting agencies may use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes on specific requisitions. Dexcom does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to the Talent Acquisition team, Dexcom employees or any other company location. Dexcom is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

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Equality and Diversity

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.

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 €37,230.00 to €48,180.00 gross. Final offer will depend on your qualifications, competencies, and professional experience.

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