Staff QA Engineer Chemistry Focus

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 were 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 weve 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. Weve already changed millions of lives and were 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. Well get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though weve 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:

Join us in empowering people to take control of their health! You will join a collaborative team at the heart of Dexcoms products. Our quality engineering team plays a crucial role in cross-site and cross-functional alignment for the future of Dexcom and for the future of health. You will support Dexcom in launching state-of-the-art innovative technology and will help define support and improve the processes that get us there.

Where you come in:

• You offer expertise in chemistry polymers/polymer manufacturing scale-up and/or analytical test method validation including but not limited to GPC HPLC FTIR.

• You apply your hands-on experience with high volume manufacturing in medical device biosensor or similarly regulated industry and are seen as a quality leader performing strategic work with minimal direction needed from management.

• You provide leadership and technical guidance for strengthening of and adherence to the Quality Management System (Failure Model Effects Analysis (FMEA) qualification and validation requirements CAPAs NCMRs Process Controls).

• You lead multi-level cross-functional and international cross-site alignment on complex scientific topics and provide direction with strong critical thinking and excellent personal and communication (written and oral read/write/interpret) skills.

• You create strong partnerships with R&D Regulatory Affairs Customer Advocacy Process Engineering Manufacturing Equipment Engineering Maintenance teams and more.

• You apply your expertise in risk-based decision-making to manage Risk/Impact assessments during various phases of design controls (use of novel materials change control validation monitoring plans sampling plans sample size non-conformances) providing solutions that align with risk.

• You support root cause analysis six sigma structured problem solving Test Method Validation (including but not limited to Gage R&R) software validation process capability measurement (Cpk) lean manufacturing and statistical analysis.

• You take initiative to drive identification assessment and corrections/corrective actions/preventive actions for compliance and procedural gaps.

What makes you successful:

• Your Chemical Engineering Chemistry or similar degree from accredited College/University and your expertise in biosensors chemistry and polymers and complex analytical methods as they relate to manufacturing and material/process characterization.

• Your familiarity with Medical Device Pharmaceutical and/or Combination Product requirements e.g. 21 CFR 4 10 11 and 820 USP ISO 13485 EU MDR.

• Your Six Sigma Lean manufacturing and/or sustaining experience supporting process characterization and improvements.

• Your expertise with quality engineering tools for statistical data analysis sampling plan development sample size determination AQL confidence intervals etc.; Statistical Software (e.g. JMP) experience and six sigma green belt certification(s) preferred.

• Your competency in Root Cause Analysis and Structured Problem Solving to help resolve process inefficiencies.

• Your passion to improve systems and processes that increase product safety consistency and conformance to requirements.

• Your inquisitive investigative detailed approach and agility to be in the weeds technically while being an effective part of the QA strategic team.

• Your proficiency in communicating technical information in a clear and concise manner driving understanding and consensus.

• Your skill interpreting and assessing sources of variation for complex measurement methods using MSA/ANOVAs and statistical data analysis from process validation/monitoring.

What youll 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 Bachelors degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of 8-12 years related experience or Masters degree and 5-7 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 2-4 years of 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. Dexcoms AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at

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