Sr Production Chemist

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM; Market Cap $44.3B) 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 we're 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 we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by nearly 10,000 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. We've already changed millions of lives and we're 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. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've 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:

Are you interested in being involved in both hands-on large scale polymer synthesis and the analytical testing of the polymer? Then come be part of the building of a new team at the Dexcom Mesa facility!  We are looking for a Polymer Chemist who is not afraid to “roll-up their sleeves” to be involved in the daily polymer production, along with executing testing of the polymer.  This position is part of the build out of a new facility and team and provides an opportunity to be part of developing the departments framework.

Where you come in:

• You will be involved in the day-to-day operators of the polymer synthesis, including working with a large reactor (>1 gallon), size reduction technologies and extrusion.

• You will provide support and guidance to the lab technicians in the area who are involved in the polymer production.

• You will perform analysis of the polymerization operation to help Engineering in optimizing the process through your understanding of different polymerization process (bulk/neat, solventborne, waterborne).

• You will help with providing daily reports on KPI for the synthesis of the polymer to management.

• You will assist in process development, process validation or process improvement as needed.

• You maintain a safe working environment and adhere to safety protocols and 6S practices.

• You maintain accurate records for all production activities, including in-process test results, deviations, and reports.

• You will lead/support investigations of deviations or results that are out-of-specification.

What makes you successful:

• You have experience in step-growth polymerization and reaction mass balancing – including how to tune block structure (degree of polymerization and Carother’s equation).

• Experience with extrusion compounding is a bonus.

• You will be familiar with working in a GMP/GLP environment – preferably under a regulated system.

• You have a mechanical aptitude (knowledge of tooling, tri-clamp fittings, NPT fittings, adapters, pressure gauges and relief valves).

• You have experience with design control (DOE), process validation, equipment qualification and test method validations.  Lean Six Sigma and familiarity with statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP) a bonus.

• You have experience running analytical methods and instruments used for polymer analysis / characterization such as titration, GPC analysis, Rheology, tensiometer, Thermal Analysis tools and FTIR.

• You must be willing to provide both hands-on help with the actual polymerization and help in the lab if required.

What you’ll get: (this section should not be modified)

• 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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