Manager Process Engineering

Dexcom; George Town; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexcom seeks a Chemical Solution Lab Manager to oversee lab operations, ensuring quality and compliance in a fast-paced environment. This leadership position requires a strong foundation in chemical engineering and proven experience in manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will enhance lab efficiency and foster team development while managing resources effectively.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related industry experience.
• 5-8 years of leadership experience.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation, testing, and analysis of chemical solutions.
• Ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
• Supervise and mentor lab staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Lean Manufacturing

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Master’s or PhD preferred

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.

Summary

The Chemical Solution Lab Manager oversees the daily operations of a chemical laboratory, ensuring efficient preparation, analysis, and management of chemical solutions while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This role involves supervising staff, managing inventory, maintaining equipment, and optimizing workflows to support research, academic, or industrial needs. Solves complex performance and operational issues to improve manufacturing processes. Oversee design development, production and testing of product and processes. Lead and/or participate in efforts to reduce the operating costs, improve quality of the products, implement best in class and efficient manufacturing processes using tools such as Lean and Six Sigma. Provide technical leadership in fields such as chemical, solution preparation as well as best manufacturing processes and product manufacturability improvements. Manages all engineering activities, leads and develops the engineering team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Laboratory Operations Management:
• Oversee the preparation, testing, and analysis of chemical solutions to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with specifications.
• Manage lab resources, including chemicals, reagents, and equipment, ensuring proper inventory levels and timely procurement.
• Schedule lab activities, including experiments, equipment use, and staff assignments, to optimize productivity.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments (e.g., YSI, Viscometer, pH Meter, weighting scale) to ensure accurate results.
  
  

• Solution Development:
• Lead the design and execution of experiments to develop new chemical solutions or improve existing formulations.
• Analyze experimental data, prepare technical reports, and present findings to stakeholders or management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, quality assurance, production) to align lab activities with organizational objectives.
  
  

• Quality Control and Documentation:
• Implement and maintain quality assurance protocols to ensure chemical solutions meet required standards.
• Document experimental procedures, results, and observations in compliance with industry standards (e.g., cGMP for pharmaceutical labs).
• Prepare and review technical reports, SOPs, and documentation for audits or regulatory submissions.
  
  

• Safety and Compliance:
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals in compliance with OSHA, and other relevant regulations.
• Monitor and enforce laboratory safety standards, conducting regular safety audits and training staff on SOPs and emergency procedures.
• Maintain accurate records for regulatory compliance, including chemical inventories and safety data sheets (SDS).
  
  

• Team Leadership and Development:
• Supervise, mentor, and train lab staff, including chemists, technicians, and assistants, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Set performance goals, conduct evaluations, and provide feedback to support professional development.
• Recruit and onboard new team members as needed.
  
  

Budget and Resource Management:

• Manage the lab’s budget, including expenditures for supplies, equipment maintenance, and staffing.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
• Coordinate with vendors for equipment purchases, maintenance contracts, and chemical supplies.
• This position assumes and performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Basic knowledge related to product, process, and equipment used in a high volume manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in Team environment across multiple functional groups
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and conflicting priorities
• Typically requires minimum of 5 years of related industry experience.
• Typically requires 5-8 years of leadership experience.
• Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma experience is required.
• Excellent team-oriented communication and organizational skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD preferred
  
  

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, BioProcess Engineering, Chemistry or related field required.
  
  

Travel Required

• 25%
  
  

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