Senior Analytical Chemist

Job title: Senior Analytical Chemist in Maplewood, MN at 3M Company: 3M Job description: Job Description:Job Title Senior Analytical ChemistCollaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.The Impact You’ll Make in this RoleAs a Senior Analytical Chemist in 3M Corporate Research Analytical Laboratory, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Providing analytical chemistry measurements for 3M corporate research laboratories and divisions
• Conducting analytical testing of 3M materials and products using chromatography techniques
• Preparing samples, operating analytical instruments, and documenting test results
• Leveraging and developing new and existing analytical techniques and methods to drive 3M advancements in science through GC analysis.
• Collaborating with a cross-functional team to develop innovative solutions.
• Applying knowledge of chemistry or chemical engineering to solve complex problems.

• Strengthening 3M’s proprietary position through development of intellectual property.

• Collaborating with global, multi-disciplinary teams to identify and implement new solutions toward customer applications.

Your Skills and ExpertiseTo set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Possess a PhD degree (completed and verified prior to start) in chemistry, organic chemistry, chemical engineering, or Microbiology from an accredited university plus two (2) years of experience in laboratory research in a private, public, government or military environment. This can include experience earned through a PhD program.

OR

• Masters degree with at least 4 years laboratory experience

OR

• Bachelors degree (completed and verified prior to start) with at least 6 years of laboratory experience.

AND

• Experience with Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectroscopy, especially in method development.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Experience either direct or through collaborations utilizing or developing data analytics tools
• Experience either direct or through collaborations utilizing laboratory automation tools
• Experience / proficiency in Python, Databricks, SQL, etc..
• Experience with routine preventative maintenance tasks for GC instruments. Not afraid to be “hands on” with the hardware.

Work location:

• On site at 3M Campus in Maplewood, MN, Building 201

Travel: May include up to 10% [domestic/international]Relocation Assistance: Not authorizedMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Supporting Your Well-being3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.Chat with MaxFor assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $122,292 - $149,468, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.Good Faith Posting Date Range 04/01/2025 To 05/01/2025 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/3M is an equal opportunity employer. 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.Please access the linked document by clicking select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms. Expected salary: $122292 - 149468 per year Location: Maplewood, MN Apply for the job now! Apply for this job