Senior Analytical Scientist

Dexcom Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Global growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Career development programs

Job summary

Dexcom Inc. seeks a Senior Scientist to lead analytical method development, validation, transfer and QC instrument maintenance for polymeric materials.

You will act as SME in cross-functional teams and drive data-driven decisions to support R&D, product development, and quality assurance. The role requires hands-on use of GPC-MALS, DLS, FTIR, viscometry, Instron, LC-MS and HPLC, with a focus on transferring methods from R&D to QC/manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise with analytical instrumentation used for polymers and biomaterials.
• Experience in method validation, verification, and transfer in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of QC documentation practices and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical method development, validation, transfer and QC instrument maintenance.
• Serve as SME in cross-functional teams and drive technical decisions on analytical matters.
• Apply DOE and statistics to drive evidence-based conclusions; author reports and protocols; present results.
• Collaborate with material design, selection, qualification, and raw material sourcing teams.
• Ensure laboratory safety and compliance with EHS regulations.

Skills

GPC-MALS

DLS

FTIR

Viscometry

Instron

Plate reader

LC-MS

HPLC

Statistical analysis

Design of experiments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Master’s degree in a technical discipline

PhD in a technical discipline

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Meet the team:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Scientist with expertise in analytical method development, method validation, method transfer and QC instrument maintenance. The successful candidate will lead analytical efforts to ensure the successful method validation to meet commercial requirements, and drive method transfer across Dexcom’s sites. This role is critical to supporting R&D, product development, and quality assurance across a range of polymeric materials.

Where you come in:

• You will serve as a SME in a cross-functional team driving technical solution or decision pertinent to analytical matters.
• You will act as QC testing technical lead to ensure material quality control requirements are met 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 will work with cross-functional teams in material design, selection, and qualification, to support the design down select and continuous improvement including raw material sourcing, safety assessment, and product specification.
• 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:

• You have demonstrated hands-on expertise with GPC-MALS, DLS, FTIR, viscometry, and Instron systems, including instrument operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and basic repair.
• You have the ability to assess instrument readiness for QC use, including qualification requirements, system suitability, and compliance with applicable regulatory and quality requirements.
• You have strong experience in protein and enzyme characterizations by utilizing plate reader, LC-MS and HPLC instruments.
• You have solid understanding of current regulatory expectations and industry practices for analytical method validation, verification, and method transfer in a regulated environment.
• You have extensive experience transferring analytical methods from R&D to QC/manufacturing laboratories, including development of transfer strategies and protocols, assessment and qualification of equivalent instrumentation, method gap/risk assessments, execution and documentation of method transfer activities, troubleshooting, and training of receiving laboratory personnel.
• You have strong knowledge of QC laboratory documentation practices, including SOPs, test methods, protocols, reports, controlled worksheets/forms, instrument records, and other documentation required to support compliant routine testing.
• You have experience with LIMS implementation or optimization within an analytical/QC laboratory to improve laboratory efficiency, sample and data traceability, documentation control, and data integrity is strongly preferred.

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 Requirements:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 5-8 years related experience or Master’s degree and 2-5 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 0-2 years experience

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 [e-mail].

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 [e-mail].

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Salary:

$116,600.00 - $194,400.00