Advanced Research Scientist

Solventum; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Solventum, based in the United States, is seeking an Advanced Research Scientist in Advanced Wound Care to drive microbiology- and biochemistry-based research across a portfolio of antimicrobial materials and wound healing technologies. The role is hybrid, with four days per week on-site in Eagan, MN.

Responsibilities include developing and optimizing test methods, documenting experiments, and communicating findings to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biochemistry, cell biology, or related field with 2 years of relevant experience.
• OR a High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of microbiology/biochemistry experience in a medical device or related setting.
• Experience with GLP principles and documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply microbiological, biochemical, and cell-based techniques to support product development, evidence generation, and technology evaluation projects.
• Develop, optimize, and execute biological test methods to compare performance of internal and external products, including antimicrobial materials and wound healing technologies.
• Generate, document, and maintain accurate experimental records suitable for claims support and regulatory-aligned documentation.
• Design, execute, analyze, and report experimental studies; communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders with interdisciplinary teams.
• Support laboratory operations including inventory management, study documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Microbiology

Biochemistry

Cell biology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology/biochemistry/cell biology or related field

High School Diploma/GED with 6 years microbiology/biochemistry in relevant setting

Job description

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Advanced Research Scientist, Advanced Wound Care (Solventum)

3M Health Care is now Solventum

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients’ lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You’ll Make in This Role

As a Advanced Research Scientist, 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:

• Learn and apply microbiological, biochemical, and cell-based techniques as needed to support a diverse portfolio of product development, evidence generation, and technology evaluation projects.
• Develop, optimize, and execute biological test methods to understand and compare performance of internal and competitive products, including but not limited to antimicrobial materials and wound healing technologies
• Generate, document, and maintain accurate experimental records suitable for claims support and regulatory‑aligned documentation
• Design, execute, analyze, and report experimental studies; communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders while working with interdisciplinary teams.
• Support laboratory operations including inventory management, study documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Skills and Expertise

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biochemistry, cell biology, or other relevant science or engineering field with a strong emphasis on biological sciences plus (2) two years of experience in a medical device or other relevant setting in a private, public, government or military environment

OR

High School Diploma/GED from AND (6) six years of microbiology, biochemistry, cell biology, or other relevant science or engineering field with a strong emphasis on biological sciences in a medical device or other relevant setting in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Experience applying statistical methods to experimental data
• Familiarity with design control principles related to product development
• Experience developing, optimizing, and executing microbiological test methods.
• Experience in aseptic technique
• Understanding of experimental design, data analysis and technical writing with the ability to clearly communicate scientific results to diverse audiences
• Experience maintaining laboratory notebooks and documenting experimental results in accordance with established procedures.
• Demonstrated understanding of GLP principles including accurate documentation, data integrity and compliance with established procedures and SOPs.

Work location: Hybrid, 4 days per week on-site in Eagan , MN

Travel: May include up to 10 % [domestic/international]

Relocation Assistance: Not 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

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $85,200 - $117,150, 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.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards

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