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Senior Research Chemist

3M
Saint Paul, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

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Senior Research Chemist

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 diversity 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 Senior Research Chemist for Industrial Mineral Products Division, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by :

  • Support and contribute as a technical lead for discovery and new product development activities with an expertise in inorganic chemistry, material science and / or ceramics
  • Fundamentals in inorganic chemistry to leverage product formulations and effects of materials on natural weathering
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex problems and to apply / implement new or modified chemistries
  • Willingness to be flexible across functions and explore new areas for roofing granule technology

Your Skills and Expertise

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

  • Master's degree or higher in Chemistry and / or Material Science (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
  • Three (3) years of inorganic chemistry, material science and / or ceramics in a private, public, government or military environment
  • Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include :

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Ceramics or Materials Science degree or higher from an accredited institution
  • Data science and / or programming skills to analyze data
  • Work location :

  • Maplewood, MN
  • Travel : May include up to 20% domestic

    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 $119,076 - $145,537, 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 / .

    Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to the world's problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter [redacted]

    Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

    Our approach to flexibility is called Work Your Way, which puts employees first and drives well-being in ways that enable 3M's business and performance goals. You have flexibility in where and when work gets done. It all depends on where and when you can do your best work.

    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, 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.

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