Advanced Analytical Chemist

Job Description:

Advanced Analytical Chemist

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 variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with 60,000 other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As an Advanced Analytical 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:

• Preparing environmental samples using various sample preparation/extraction techniques
• Analyzing environmental samples using Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
• Using statistical data analysis methods to evaluate analytical test data
• Implementing and evaluating procedures to improve sample preparation and analysis efficiency and productivity
• Preparing detailed laboratory reports, data sheets, and other documentation in accordance to the Global Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Laboratory’s Quality System and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) processes

Your Skills and Expertise 

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

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Biology from an accredited institution (completed and verified prior to start)
• One (1) or more years of experience in advanced chromatography techniques including Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) in a public, government or military environment

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

• Possess a Master’s or Ph.D. degree (completed and verified prior to start) in a science discipline from an accredited institution 
• Four (4) years of experience performing Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analysis in a private, public, government or military environment
• Experience performing LC-MS/MS analysis in a U.S. EPA GLP compliant and/or ISO/IEC 17025 accredited environmental testing laboratory.
• Strong analytical chemistry knowledge and proficiency with Agilent HPLC and/or Sciex MS/MS instrumentation/software.
• Experience in test method development and validations
• Prior laboratory experience with ISO 17025 accreditation
• Prior experience working with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks/projects and manage priorities accordingly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent documentation skills, ability to work independently to complete projects, as well as work with cross-functional teams.
• Microsoft Office proficient

Location: Onsite at 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. 

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $98,413 - $120,282, 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