Lab Technician 3 - San Diego, United States - Dexcom

Dexcom

Verified Company

San Diego, United States

3 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

About Dexcom

Founded in 1999, Dexcom, Inc

(NASDAQ:

DXCM), develops and markets Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems for ambulatory use by people with diabetes and by healthcare providers for the treatment of people with diabetes.

The company is the leader in transforming diabetes care and management by providing CGM technology to help patients and healthcare professionals better manage diabetes.

Since the company's inception, Dexcom has focused on better outcomes for patients, caregivers, and clinicians by delivering solutions that are best in class - while empowering the community to take control of diabetes.

Dexcom reported full-year 2022 revenues of $2.9B, a growth of 18% over 2021.

Headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company employs over 8,000 people worldwide.

A Lab support technician plays a critical role in the smooth operation and expansion of Dexcom labs by overseeing the management and administration of infrastructure used for testing and validation of our products.

The Lab support Tech ensures that our test infrastructure is built to scales operations and expand Dexcom's test capability across all product lines.

Where you come in:

Be the onsite person for Lab maintenance and support to ensure the infrastructure is usable remotely by all teams
Setup of PCs and Mac machines in the lab with standardized images and security patches
Work with IT on to ensure connectivity in the lab at all times
Setup/assemble racks of machines/servers and update HW as needed for test and validation
Work with the Test and Development teams to purchase test equipment (Switches, phones, Macs, USB cables etc.) and get it shipped to DXCM
Build/maintain and allocate VMs to scale test infrastructure and make it available to team
Ensure that all lab activities comply with safety regulations, protocols, and ethical standards.
Collect debug logs and work with IT team as needed to ensure proper network connectivity in the lab at all times
Install automation tools to collect data and monitor stats for the lab
Use lab mgmt SW to take inventory and track the health of lab devices
Collaborate with other teams to standardize lab management tools
Keep detailed records of inventory purchases to shipped to teams
Document the lab layout and usage, processes, device info etc. so that it's easily accessible to all test engineers

What makes you successful:

Must have 3+ years of experience building and maintaining an engineering lab
You must have experience in racking up servers, cabling/labeling, building and maintaining an engineering labs with test fixtures
Handson experience working with Windows and Mac Operating systems, taking snapshots/backups, updating security patches etc.
Good understanding of lab administration tasks, well versed with lab/infra management tools and procedures
Experience managing inventory of assets and labeling/tracking etc.
Experience in setting up, using, managing and configuring VMs for multiple users
Experience in Implementing safety measures and providing training to lab personnel. Maintain records of safety inspections and incidents.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Basic experience or exposure to shell scripting or Python
Experience using Excel, Powerpoint, Word etc. for documentation
Enthusiasm to learn and grow

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 inhouse learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
An exciting and innovative, industryleading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required:

Experience and Education Requirements:

Typically requires a minimum of 46 years of related experience and High School diploma/certificate or equivalent.

Language Skills:

Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Examples of English language proficiency may include (but are not limited to): ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to verbally communicate with leadership, employees, and auditors; ability to comprehend spoken language.

Physical Demands:

Employees in this position may be required to perform the following physical activities: standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods of time; frequent use of the hands, fingers, wrist, and greater arm to handle small materials, tools, boxes, and trays; lifting and carrying objects up to 50Ibs; occasional overhead reaches and lifts; occasional lifts and reaches below the knee; occasional pushing and pulling of materials and objects with