Senior Materials Scientist

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Senior Materials Scientist to develop new materials and the processes that create them, driving differentiated performance in 3M products.

The role combines hands-on laboratory work with cross‑functional collaboration, and requires a Ph.D. with four years of lab experience plus demonstrated MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills. On‑site at 3M Center in Maplewood, MN, with up to 10% travel and possible relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. completed and verified prior to start.
• Four years of laboratory environment experience.
• Experience using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Developing new materials and the processes that create them to drive differentiated performance in 3M products.
• Applying developed materials and processes to product roadmaps and scaling materials with manufacturing teams.
• Authoring technical reports, patent applications, and research proposals; maintaining an electronic lab notebook; summarizing data using PowerPoint/Excel; presenting results.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Scientific communication

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Materials Scientist

Collaborate with innovative 3Mers around the world.

Responsibilities

• 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 scaling qualified materials with 3M’s chemical manufacturing teams.
• Authoring technical reports, patent applications, and research proposals; maintaining an electronic laboratory notebook of test conditions, results and observations; summarizing experimental data using Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, or other software; 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.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (completed and verified prior to start) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Ceramics, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Four (4) years of laboratory environment experience in an academic, private, public, government or military environment, including experience in a Ph.D. program.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Additional Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Post‑Doc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Ceramics, or a related discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution with a focus on developing new materials and processes.
• Established research performance in ceramics or related non‑metallic materials.
• Experience working with diverse teams including external partners.
• Authoring scientific publications and/or patents.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and execute on new technology development.
• Experience developing intellectual property portfolios in collaboration with legal and other technical experts.

Location and Travel

On‑site at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN, at least four days a week. Travel up to 10% domestic/international. Relocation assistance may be authorized. Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Compensation

Expected compensation range $124,127 - $151,710, including base pay and variable incentive pay.

Benefits

3M offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental & vision, health savings accounts, disability benefits, life insurance, paid absences, retirement benefits, and more.

Safety and Compliance

All employees comply with safety policies, identify hazards, and contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.