Senior Research Chemist

Job title: Senior Research Chemist in Maplewood, MN at 3M
Company: 3M
Job description: Job Description:Senior Research 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 Research Chemist, 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:

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

• PhD degree (completed and verified prior to start) in a science or engineering discipline
• Three (3) years of experience in laboratory research in a private, public, government or military environment. This can include experience earned through a PhD program

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

• PhD or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, material science, or related field from an accredited institution
• Experience in synthetic processes to generate and / or manipulate 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.

Work location: Onsite in Maplewood, MNTravel: May include up to 5% domestic/internationalRelocation Assistance: may be 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 05/21/2025 To 06/20/2025 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 does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.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
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