Intern - Sensor Electrochemistry Analyst
Dexcom, Inc

Job Info

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About Dexcom:

Dexcom, Inc. empowers people to take control of diabetes through innovative continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)systems. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Dexcom has emerged as a leader of diabetes care technology. By listening to the needs of users, caregivers, and providers, Dexcom simplifies and improves diabetes management around the world.

Throughout the pandemic, one of our key priorities has been to keep employees as safe as possible. At this time, we plan for most of our summer internships to be virtual, with exceptions of essential groups. We ask for our intern candidates to be flexible to a virtual format or residence in the location of the position throughout the duration of the internship.

Position Summary:

As part of the Sensor Electrochemistry group, the intern will have the opportunity to work on an R&D project focused on sensor substrates, as well as collaborate with scientists and engineers on the team. They will participate in the day-to-day functions of the group, with opportunities to perform research in the lab, learn more about continuous monitoring, and present in front of peers and leaders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan experiments and research topic with aid from senior scientists and engineers
• Execute electrochemical and imaging experiments on sensor substrates and sensors
• Generate reports and presentations to share data within the team
• Performs relevant literature searches

Essential Skills:

• Basic wet lab skills (pipetting, balance, solution preparation)
• Written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of electrochemical methods
• Knowledge of sensor applications

Functional/Business Knowledge

• Basic understanding of general job aspects and limited understanding of the detailed aspects of the job.
• Acquires job skills and learns the policies and procedures required to complete routine tasks.

Scope

• Work at this level requires following standardized, routine methods, under immediate supervision.
• Assignments are routine in nature and expectation is to follow pre-established guidelines and procedures.
• Contacts are mostly within own team and immediate supervisor.

Judgement

• Little responsibility for decisions as to method or selection of work.
• Receives detailed instructions on routine work and new assignments.
• Works under close supervision.

Experience and Education

• Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience and a High school diploma/certificate or equivalent.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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 Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.

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