Materials Scientist

3m; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

3M is looking for a Senior Materials Scientist in Maplewood, MN to develop and drive innovative materials that enhance product performance. You will be pivotal in collaborating with global teams and authoring technical documentation while leveraging your advanced expertise.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Science or Engineering and has extensive laboratory experience. This role demands innovative thinking and the ability to synthesize new materials and processes.

Competitive benefits and relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• A minimum of four years of laboratory experience, including in a Ph.D. program.
• Demonstrated experience in synthesizing new materials and developing processes.
• Ability to author scientific publications and patents.

Responsibilities

• Develop new materials and the processes for their creation.
• Collaborate with global teams to identify customer solutions.
• Author technical reports and research proposals.
• Collaborate with global teams.

Skills

Ph.D. in Science or Engineering

Laboratory environment experience

Sol gel chemistry experience

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education

Ph.D. or Post-Doc in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Materials Scientist

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 Senior Materials Scientist, 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:

• Developing new materials and the processes that create them to drive differentiated performance in 3M products.

• Applying newly developed materials and processes to 3M product roadmaps and scale qualified materials with 3M’s chemical manufacturing teams.

• Authoring technical reports, patent applications, and research proposals; Maintaining electronic laboratory notebook records of test conditions, results and observations; Summarizing experimental data using Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel or other software applications; Presenting results to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Collaborating with global, multi-disciplinary teams to identify and implement new solutions for customer applications.

• Carrying out other duties as assigned.

Your Skills and Expertise

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

• Ph.D. (completed and verified prior to start) in Science or Engineering
• Four (4) years of laboratory environment experience in an academic, private, public, government or military environment, including experience in a Ph.D. program.

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

• Ph.D. or Post-Doc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution with a focus on synthesizing new materials, materials characterization, and developing new processes.
• Demonstrated experience in sol gel chemistry, including experience synthesizing and optimizing sol-gel materials, coatings, films, or powders.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and also collaborate with diverse teams including external partners.
• Authoring scientific publications and/or patents.
• Demonstrated identification and execution on new technology development.
• Experience developing intellectual property portfolios in collaboration with legal and other technical experts.

Work location:

• This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

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.