Production Chemist 3

Dexcom Corporation, listed on NASDAQ under the symbol DXCM, stands as a trailblazer and global frontrunner in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology. Since its inception, Dexcom has been driven by an ambitious mission to revolutionize diabetes management and unlock critical insights that enhance health outcomes. With over 25 years of pioneering change, Dexcom has shaped the CGM industry and continues to expand its vision beyond diabetes. The company now focuses on empowering individuals to take control of their overall health by leveraging personalized, actionable data aimed at addressing significant health challenges. Dexcom is committed to a broader goal of improving human health worldwide through innovative biosensing technologies.

The company boasts a dedicated workforce of passionate professionals who embrace a warrior mentality toward earning customer trust, operating with integrity, thinking innovatively, and demonstrating reliability. Having already transformed millions of lives, Dexcom aspires to reach millions more across the globe. Their growth strategy involves evolving into a leading consumer health technology company, while maintaining a focus on developing solutions for serious medical conditions. Constant innovation in biosensing technology remains the cornerstone of the company’s ongoing success and ambitious future.

Joining Dexcom means becoming part of the San Diego Pilot Operations team, a dynamic group focused on the critical frontiers of continuous glucose monitoring device development and testing. The Production Chemist 3 role at Dexcom involves leading analytical testing efforts for materials and parts that underpin both current and next-generation biosensor designs. This includes close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams such as research and development scientists, sustaining quality engineers, and process development engineers. The role demands maintaining current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) compliance, developing and refining test methods, and providing technical guidance and training to team members, including new hires. The position also includes responsibilities related to the installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ), and performance qualification (PQ) processes for new analytical instruments introduced to the laboratory.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and approaches challenges with a positive, solution-oriented mindset. The role plays a pivotal part in ensuring samples are accurately tested using sophisticated analytical equipment and techniques, and results are precisely analyzed, reviewed, and reported. The chemist will contribute to method development, validation, and improvements as necessary to support quality and innovation. Prioritizing safety and adherence to 6S principles within the laboratory environment is essential. Additionally, maintaining meticulous documentation—including test reports, deviations, and analytical data—is critical to operational excellence. The Production Chemist 3 will further lead or support investigations related to deviations or out-of-specification results and partake in regular maintenance of critical analytical instruments.

With a salary range from $100,700 to $167,900, this full-time opportunity not only offers an exciting role within a cutting-edge biotechnology company but also opens doors to substantial career growth and skill development in analytical chemistry within highly regulated industries. Candidates with backgrounds in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or polymer industries, and proficiency in advanced analytical techniques such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC), statistical data analysis, and regulatory compliance stand to thrive and drive significant impact at Dexcom.