What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regulatory Affairs Specialist position at 3M?
Job Description:
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
Choosing 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 Role
As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist, 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:
- Leading the regulatory compliance, Life Cycle Management, and sustainability requirements for existing and new hardgoods products in Automotive Aftermarket’s Collision Repair business. Technical activities include interpreting regulations, performing assessments of safety to human health and the environment, addressing liability avoidance, and supporting sustainable business decisions.
- Collaborating with product development teams within the division, as well as corporate Subject Matter Experts, to identify potential hazards associated with the use of 3M products that incorporate electrical, electronic, mechanical, or other energy functions and are typically durable.
- Identify, plan and support execution of product compliance testing to meet applicable regulations for timely global product introductions and changes
- Determining regulatory pathway through a global regulatory assessment of product changes including developing and maintaining documentation relevant to the assessment of risk to human health and the environment.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s of Science degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Science or related discipline from an accredited institution
- Seven (7) years of product regulatory and/or compliance experience or mechanical or electrical design experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Master's degree or higher in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Science or related discipline from an accredited institution
- Five (5) years of hardgoods engineering or regulatory compliance experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
- Proficiency in OSHA, REACH and EPA requirements. Proficiency in regulations, standards and guidance impacting hardgoods compliance such as CE, EU RoHS, Machinery Directive, EMC Directive, Low Voltage Directive, Radio Equipment Directive, ATEX, UL.
- Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, able to build internal and external networks and communicate effectively
- Self-starter who can effectively work in a fast-paced environment, with an appropriate sense of urgency
- Experience working on and organizing multiple priorities
- Exceptional organization, as well as written and verbal communication skills
- Current, valid Driver’s License.
Work location:
- Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to 3M Center Maplewood, MN at least 2 days per week)
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international
Relocation Assistance: May be authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Supporting Your Well-being
3M 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.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $137,439 - $167,981, 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 03/24/2025 To 04/23/2025 Or until filled
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Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
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Salary : $137,439 - $167,981