Lab Technician in San Diego, California

Job Opportunity At Dexcom Corporation

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:
Test Lab supports Dexcom internal customers including quality, process engineering, clinical trials, and R&D by providing testing and related data to make critical product decisions. The team executes a high variety of testing which includes visual inspections, measurements, mechanical/destructive testing, and wet lab testing. Working with the Test Lab team, you can expect exposure to each of these teams and understand how Dexcom ensures a great product is made for our patients!

Where you come in:

• You will lead and support a team of technicians
• You will support the team with testing and documentation review
• You will be the first line of support with troubleshooting of problems and escalation
• You will train lab technicians on test procedures and related technical skills
• You will lead and present in team meetings
• You will co-lead the 6S program and facilitate regular lab improvements
• You will record and communicate completed tasks to supervisors each week
• You will ideate and execute continuous improvement projects to improve the lab
• You will support the processing of large data sets using set programs and macros
• You will maintain laboratory equipment, glassware, and inventory levels of consumable supplies
• You will follow laboratory protocols, test procedures, and chemical safety guidelines

What makes you successful:

• You have led teams to meet daily operational goals
• You have experience in a lab environment; should include experience in mechanical and/or wet lab testing
• You bring an eye for safety. Maintaining a safe environment for you and others as well as finding opportunities to improve lab safety
• You understand how to follow and edit written procedures for commercial use
• You have experience speaking effectively with large groups, customers and team members
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt

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 6-8 years of related experience and High School diploma/certificate or equivalent.

Salary: $28.79 - $43.22