Senior Research Chemist (m/f/*)

Job Description:

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Senior Research Chemist, 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:

• Leveraging and developing new technologies to drive 3M adhesion science. 
• Collaborating with a cross-functional team to develop innovative adhesive solutions. 
• Applying knowledge of chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or material science 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 Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:

• PhD degree (completed and verified prior to start) in a in a chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field from an accredited institution science or engineering discipline from an accredited university. 
• Substantial experience in laboratory research in a private, public, government or military environment  
• Fluent in English and German

Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Experience in UV curable polymeric materials.
• Experience either direct or through collaborations utilizing modeling and simulation tools to understand and / or predict polymeric material properties.
• Self-motivation to identify and execute on new technology development
• Results driven and self-motivated, with a growth mindset.
• Experience developing intellectual property portfolios in collaboration with legal and other technical experts.
• Effective communication skills, proven ability to develop and maintain productive networks within the technical community.

Job specifics:

• Location: Neuss
• On-site job with flexibility (job responsibilities require presence on site at least 3-4 times a week)
• Travel expectations: May include up to 20% international travel

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Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations? 

If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Resources for You

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page.

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