Sr Scientist - Dexcom Inc. : Job Details

Founded in 1999, Dexcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM), develops and markets Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems for ambulatory use by people with diabetes and by healthcare providers for the treatment of people with diabetes. The company is the leader in transforming diabetes care and management by providing CGM technology to help patients and healthcare professionals better manage diabetes. Since the company's inception, Dexcom has focused on better outcomes for patients, caregivers, and clinicians by delivering solutions that are best in class - while empowering the community to take control of diabetes. Dexcom reported full-year 2022 revenues of $2.9B, a growth of 18% over 2021. Headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company employs over 8,000 people worldwide.

Meet the team:

As an influential member of Dexcom's Advanced Research & Technology organization, the Sr Biosensor Scientist will partake in proof-of-concept and feasibility initiatives focused on novel sensing concepts, leading to the development of the Company's next generation biosensor products. The ideal candidate comes equipped with a track record of innovative thinking within the biosensors and biomedical devices fields and demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a highly collaborative, fast-paced innovation environment. The individual is expected to have clear understanding of the technical challenges associated with medical device development and will be responsible for conceiving, developing, validating, and implementing technical solutions that meet business objectives. In this capacity, the Sr Scientist will have a key role in the creation and maintenance of performance targets, develop and reduce concepts to robust feasibility demonstrators, identify and mitigate risks, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to transition advanced research / Phase 0 programs to core product development initiatives.

Where you come in:

• You will be central to the conceptualization and reduction to practice of novel electrochemical biosensors, establishing corresponding relevant screening conditions.
• You will conceive of, design, and perform experiments that assess biosensor behavior for novel clinical use cases.
• You will plan and execute experiments (DOE) supporting novel sensing membrane formulations, characterization, and process development for the prototyping of new sensing modalities.
• You will independently develop methods and in-process testing for the characterization of sensor prototypes.
• You will develop technical strategies pertaining to new analyte sensors, maintain project timelines, ensure deliverables are met, and communicate to other stakeholders.
• You will collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, PMO, QA/CA/RA, manufacturing, corporate strategy and other internal stakeholders to align on design targets and ensure technical and commercial feasibility.
• You will partner with the sensor integration and development teams to assess system performance and transition designs passing feasibility exit criteria to the product development process.
• Your ability to develop procedures, plans, protocols and reports will ensure that designs and processes meet product specifications, regulatory requirements and standards.
• You will maintain accurate and up-to-date lab records, notebooks, test procedures, and protocols.
• You understand and will apply basic laboratory safety protocols, including chemical hygiene and waste disposal procedures according to company and local EHS regulations.

What makes you successful:

• You have a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, NanoEngineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physics, Applied Physics, or related discipline with at least 4 years of demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience with electrochemical biosensors and/or wearable devices.
• You bring a track record of demonstrated knowledge and experience in biosensor development and testing, material characterization, and surface modification; preferred if experience is applied to clinical embodiments.
• You have strong analytical and experimental skills for characterization of materials and biosensor components.
• You have a strong quantitative understanding of electrochemistry, redox reactions, electrochemical devices (including biosensors), and analyte-receptor interactions.
• You are an expert in experimental design, statistics, DOE techniques, data analysis methods and software (JMP, Matlab and/or Python preferred).
• You have demonstrated strong proficiency with troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, and feel comfortable working hands-on in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• You are highly organized and detail-oriented, have excellent work ethic, ability to deal with ambiguity/uncertainty, and strong willingness to learn new things / acquire new skills.
• You have excellent collaboration, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.

Travel Required:

• 0 - 5%

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 5-8 years related experience or Masters degree and 2-5 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 0-2 years experience.

• The annual base salary range for this role is $100,700 to $167,900. Final compensation package will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, business needs and market demand.