Sr Medical Device Engineer - Biochemical Assay Development

About Dexcom:

Founded in 1999, Dexcom, Inc. provides continuous glucose monitoring technology to help patients and their clinicians better manage diabetes. Since our inception, we have focused on better outcomes for patients, caregivers, and clinicians by delivering solutions for people with diabetes - while empowering our community to take control of diabetes.

Meet the team:

The Advanced Research and Technology team focuses on evaluating and establishing the feasibility of next generation biosensor products and technologies for Dexcom. This role will focus on new sensor platforms to correlate testing on the bench with in vivo results and other methods to improve understanding of the system and faults. The role will include system level test development and evaluations to understand what critical parameters impact the sensor signal.

Where you come in:

• You will develop biochemical assays and protocols to characterize and evaluate new prototype products
• You will identify and characterize critical parameters of sensor development across early prototype to pilot scale manufacturing with a focus on accuracy and scalability
• You will plan and execute experiments (including DOEs) for sensor, test method, and device development.
• You will work cross-functionally with R&D, new markets, and external partners to develop and characterize new product development efforts.
• You will develop analysis methods and determine appropriate metrics to assess the product.
• You will compile and analyze experimental results and communicate to the cross-functional team
• You will transfer process and test procedures and establish tracking metrics to ensure ongoing quality.
• You will develop and maintain project timelines and provide updates and feedback to project leadership.
• You will solve problems where the solutions are ambiguous and cross-functional – this will include supporting or leading debug efforts as needed.
• You will assume and perform other duties as assigned.

What makes you successful:

• You have the ability to run self-directed projects, manage timelines, and execute projects in an R&D environment.
• You have a Bachelor’s degree, or preferably higher degree, in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemistry, or related field with relevant experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical device industry
• You bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to coordinate and prioritize activities to meet project objectives on time.
• You have experience with assay development, experimental design, statistics, DOE techniques, data analysis methods and software (JMP or MATLAB preferred)
• You are adept at data analysis methods and analysis software, with the ability to construct appropriately powered and creatively designed experiments to solve complex problems.
• You have effective technical writing skills, including ability to write protocols, design of experiments (DOEs) and other technical reports and documents.
• You are comfortable working hands-on in a fast-paced environment.
• You are highly organized and detail-oriented with a strong analytical and broad engineering mindset.

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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