QA Inspector 3 Lot Release (Morning Shift)

About the Company

Dexcom is a global leader in continuous glucose monitoring technology and has spent the past 25 years building solutions that help people manage diabetes and improve overall health. The company is expanding its focus beyond diabetes to support broader health needs through personalized, practical insights and advanced biosensing experiences. Its teams are driven by integrity, dependability, innovation, and a strong commitment to earning customer trust.

This opportunity sits within the Product Testing and Lot Release function of the Quality Assurance team and supports the launch of Dexcom’s first European manufacturing site in Athenry.

Role Summary

This is an onsite, lab-based position working in a controlled environment and following established procedures and quality standards. The shift is fixed and non-rotational: 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

The Lot Release QA Inspector 3 helps ensure that commercial products meet all required regulatory, quality, and safety expectations before they are approved for release. The role focuses on accurate review, inspection, testing, documentation, and coordination with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Review in-process and final product records to confirm correct formatting, signatures, dates, and good documentation practices for commercial product paperwork.
• Carry out in-process inspection and testing of commercial products against defined specifications and quality standards, then prepare, record, and maintain inspection reports.
• Complete lot release transactions in the designated system.
• Work with Quality Engineers, Manufacturing, Process Engineers, and other teams to resolve issues connected to lot release activities.
• Follow operating procedures, confirm required training is completed before performing tasks, and maintain compliance at all times.
• Monitor equipment and instruments to ensure they are functioning properly, clean, and safe to use.
• Verify that documentation and labeling are fully legible, complete, and aligned with current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Support the setup of the Lot Release department and the associated lab.
• Help conduct TMVs and assist with troubleshooting test methods.
• Initiate and support the NCMR process during commercial manufacturing.
• Use lab equipment such as microscopes and perform functional testing in a laboratory setting.
• Observe GMP requirements, safety rules, and company standards consistently.
• Take on additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum Level 6 qualification in Quality, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 4 to 6 years of experience in the medical device industry.
• Prior experience performing functional testing in a lab environment.
• Familiarity with microscopes and similar laboratory equipment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good interpersonal ability and a collaborative team mindset.
• Flexibility to move between shifts when required to meet business demand.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis tools such as Minitab is desirable.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; this is also desirable.

Benefits

• Exposure to technology that has a direct impact on people’s lives.
• A comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth on a global scale.
• Access to internal learning resources and tuition reimbursement, where eligible.
• Work in an innovative, industry-leading organization committed to employees, customers, and the communities it serves.

Additional Information

The role is based in Athenry, County Galway, Ireland and is an onsite position. The work pattern is a fixed morning shift from 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Applicants must be able to work flexibly across different shifts if operational needs change.

Dexcom also states that it does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from staffing or recruiting agencies. Only authorized agencies may submit candidates for specific requisitions, and no fees will be paid for unsolicited submissions.