Lab Technician 2

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 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 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. 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 performing laboratory testing while being responsible for maintaining the health of the instrument? Are you looking for a mix of routine testing and hands on maintenance of instrumentation? This position is for you! Dexcom is expanding its internal testing department and is looking for people who can perform routine instrumental analysis along with performing basic routine maintenance the instrument.

Where you come in:

• You will be performing routine analysis of samples brought into the space along with performing routine maintenance on the instrument and first level troubleshooting.
• You manage the health of a fleet of instruments and escalate when maintenance or troubleshooting requirements going beyond a level 1 requirement.
• You will perform assigned duties on time and following established procedures and protocols for testing, release specification criteria and low-level maintenance requirements.
• You will be responsible for training manufacturing associates on performing routine analysis on the instruments.
• You will interact with other departments, collaborating on the delivery of test samples and the release of data for those samples.
• What makes you successful: (target 5-8 bullets, max 10)
• You have experience in running instrumentation and preparing solutions / reagents in a controlled laboratory setting, following good documentation practices and good laboratory practices.
• You have experience performing level 1 or limited troubleshooting / maintenance on instruments.
• You bring a drive to complete tasks on time and an understanding of the process flow / importance of data release for a testing laboratory.
• You are driven to do tasks “right the first time” and take responsibility for your actions and decisions, regardless of the outcome.
• You work well in a small team environment and can pivot to different tasks quickly and work under pressure for extend periods of time.
• You can maintain record keeping and documentation for testing and processes performed, including electronic and handwritten.
• You have an understanding of basic Office suite software – Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.
• Knowledge of manufacturing chemistry and solution preparation.
• Hands-on experience with the YSI Biochemical Analyzer, including operation, calibration, maintenance, and data interpretation.

What you’ll 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 minimum of 2-4 years of related experience and a High School diploma/certificate or equivalent.

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. Dexcom’s AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at [email protected]. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at [email protected]. 

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Salary:

$21.49 - $32.25

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