Staff Membrane Polymer Scientist

Dexcom, Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career development & tuition support

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Dexcom, Inc. seeks a Staff Membrane and Formulation Scientist within the Material Science group of R&D to develop and demonstrate feasibility of novel membrane material designs for next‑gen biosensor products.

You will drive design requirements, down-select chemistries, and validate processes to final specifications. Responsibilities include characterizing molecules, planning experiments, documenting results, and ensuring regulatory and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 8–12 years related experience, or Master's with 5–7 years, or PhD with 2–4 years.
• Experience with material formulation and membrane separation engineering is desirable.
• Strong analytical and experimental skills for organic small molecules and polymers.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel functional molecules, membrane formulation chemistries, and novel polymer materials for new biosensing modalities that meet system level requirements.
• Plan and execute experiments, identify critical variables and design trade-offs, screen and down-select material candidates for form-fit-function on targeted applications.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Polymer chemistry

Analytical techniques

Membrane science

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Master's degree in technical field

PhD in technical field

Tools

JMP

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.

Meet the team:

As a key member of the material science group within Dexcom's research and development organization, the staff membrane and formulation scientist is responsible for developing and demonstrating feasibility of novel membrane material designs to support next generation biosensor products. The individual is expected to have clear understanding of the technical and business challenges associated with medical device material component product development and will deliver technical solutions that meet objectives. In this capacity, the scientist will work cross functionally to drive the creation and maintenance of design requirements, down select material chemistry, develop and validate design/process to final specification, identify and mitigate risks, interface with external partners and collaborate with internal stake holders to drive the project to completion.

Where you come in:

• Develop novel functional molecules, membrane formulation chemistries, and novel polymer materials for new biosensing modalities that meet system level requirements
• Independently characterize organic molecules and polymers
• Plan and execute experiments, identify critical variables and design trade-offs, screen and down-select material candidates for form-fit-function on targeted applications while managing project strategy, requirements, deliverables, risks, and timelines
• Document experimental details and analysis, author technical reports, and communicate results to a wide audience of stakeholders including progress reports, design reviews and phase exits
• Verify that performance objectives have been met via pre-clinical and clinical evaluations of novel designs
• Identify, procure, and qualify critical raw materials and manage vendors to support development and scaling
• Develop chemical and polymer synthesis protocols on lab scale
• Identify, procure, install, and qualify new equipment and processes from prototype to pilot scale
• Document procedures, plans, protocols and reports to ensure designs and processes meet product specifications, regulatory requirements and quality standards
• Contribute to new IP generation efforts and assist with evaluation of technical, clinical, and commercial risks
• Understand and adhere to all relevant laboratory safety protocols, chemical hygiene, and dispose of chemical waste according to company and local EH&S regulations
• Partner with development teams to develop and test new prototypes
• Other duties as assigned

What makes you successful:

• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, material structure-property-performance relationships in the development of new products that meet all safety, form/fit, functional, and regulatory requirements
• Fundamental knowledge and technical expertise in chemistry, including but not limited to organic synthesis, material chemistry and polymer chemistry
• Hands-on experience with organic chemical and polymer synthesis, purification, and characterization
• Strong analytical and experimental skills for organic small molecules and polymer characterization (NMR, GPC, FTIR, GC/MS, LC/MS).
• Experience with material formulation and membrane separation engineering is desirable
• Experience with experimental design, assay development, statistics, data analysis methods and software (JMP preferred)
• Very strong analytical and experimental skills for small molecules, polymers, solution physics, and condensed states (HPLC, LC/MS, viscometer/rheometer, mechanical, DLS, Zeta potential, SEM/EDX, XRF, confocal microscopy/interferometry, FT-IR, NMR, diffusion, and electrochemical characterization)
• Highly organized and detailed oriented
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent work ethics, ability to deal with ambiguity/uncertainty, and willingness to learn
• Proven ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment
• Nice to have experience in medical device or other regulated industry
• Nice to have experience with formulation process development and validation

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%

Education and Experience:

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 experience.

Please note:

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].

Salary:$141,800.00 - $236,400.00#DexcomUS