Senior Scientist

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:

The Sensor Design and Characterization group within the Research and Development (R&D) organization is dedicated to the design and development of cutting-edge sensor technologies guiding them from initial concept through to commercialization. These innovations are essential to improving the accuracy reliability and robustness of CGM systems.

Our multidisciplinary team brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds and experience levels fostering a collaborative and dynamic environment that drives creative problem-solving and breakthrough this role you will drive technical projects spanning sustaining efforts new product development and research initiatives while providing deep domain expertise in sensor substrate/electrode design and characterization.

Where you come in:

• You will spearhead design enhancements for Dexcoms current sensor electrodes and substrates used in industryleading CGM products supporting continuous improvement initiatives including design specification updates process optimizations and qualification of new vendors.

• You will serve as the substrate/electrode Subject Matter Expert (SME) for major new product development programs driving the productization of substrate innovations and ensuring seamless integration with other CGM system components such as membranes needles and wearables.

• You will drive proofofconcept initiatives for innovative electrode designs and sensor architecture prototypes advancing concepts from early exploration to clinical and commercial feasibility.

• You will develop implement and execute a suite of electrochemical and mechanical test methods to characterize substrate and sensor properties and guide iterative design improvements.

• You will design and execute benchtop and invivo experiments to evaluate both existing and emerging CGM technologies at the component sensorsubassembly and fullproduct levels.

• You will apply advanced statistical methods to analyze large datasets and identify the key parameters driving overall product performance.

• You will collaborate with crossfunctional teams across and beyond R&Das well as external vendorsto efficiently achieve project milestones while proactively managing technical and program interdependencies.

• You will prepare and deliver presentations and documentation aligned with Design Control requirements to support sensor and substrate design activities throughout the R&D lifecycle.

• You will partner with intellectual property counsel to develop and document new IP arising from development efforts.

What makes you successful:

• You havea B.S. M.S. or Ph.D. in Physics Chemistry Chemical Engineering Materials Science and Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

• You bring a strong interdisciplinary background in electrochemistry material science and mechanical engineering to guide sensor electrode and substrate design fabrication processes and characterization methodsideally within the medical device industry.

• You havehands-on experience working in a wet lab environment.

• You demonstratea strong work ethic excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• You communicate scientific concepts clearly and effectivelyboth verbally and in writingand excel in collaborative cross-functional settings.

• You have experience in supplier and vendor identification screening and qualification

• You are proficient in statistical and data analysis tools such as JMP Origin Python MATLAB or R.

• Experience with SolidWorks COMSOL Multiphysics Abaqus or Ansys is a plus.

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%

Education and Experience:

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree ina technical discipline and a minimum of 5-8 years related experience or Mastersdegree and 2-4 years equivalent industryexperience or a PhD and 0-2 years ofexperience.

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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