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Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Leading failure analysis projects on films, polymers, coatings, raw materials, or product samples using available analytical tools to determine defect root causes and provide recommended corrective actions.
• Participate in Hypothesis Matrix, DFMEA, PFMEA, Kaizens addressing customer critical issues for both NPI and commercialized products.
• Collaborating to identify, evaluate, and prioritize product defect opportunities, coordinate training in forensics methodology
• Operating a variety of analytical instruments including but not limited to microscopy, Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
• Presenting project work to others in the 3M technical community utilizing statistical data enabling data-driven solutions.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to lab operations, standard work, testing workflow/cycle time, test methods and lab capability

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 a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years laboratory experience in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related discipline from an accredited institution
• Experience working in a manufacturing setting and pace
• Experience operating analytical instruments including but not limited to Gas Chromatography (GC), Mass Spectrometry (MS), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and Rheometer Analysis
• Demonstrated experience to analyze problems, diagnose root cause, and apply corrective actions
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of statistical and quality data analysis tools such as exploratory data analysis, Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R), Analysis of Variance, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Capability, acceptance sampling, correlation and regression, and experimental design
• Skilled in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and statistical software (ex. Minitab, JMP)

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

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.

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.

Key responsibilities/essential functions include

• Performs required analytical testing on in-process and final products.
• Testing using HPLC, FTIR, ICP-OES, UV/VIS, Liquid Scintillation, and Gamma Spectrometer.
• Participates in the performance of investigations of OOS results.
• Tracking and trending of analytical data.
• Participates in validation projects requiring analytical support.
• Contributes to process improvement through Lean and 5S.
• Assists in the stocking and supplying of the QC lab.
• Performs visual inspection of finished product.

Quality Specific Goals:

• Knowledge and understanding of acceptance activity requirements for incoming, in-process, and final inspection requirements (as associated with job type/position) to ensure the product conforms to its specification and out of specification items are properly handled.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Stop Orders, Concessions, CAPA, Calibration, Preventative Maintenance, Material Identification & Segregation, documentation configuration control practices; documentation & disposition of non-conforming material, and Good Documentation Practices requirements, Part 11 compliance as associated with this job type/position
• Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position
• Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines
• Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry (preferred) or related science field.
• Proficient with software applications applicable to the job.
• Must be available for nights and weekends as needed.
• Must have the ability to distinguish color.
• Ability to lift 25lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Waters Empower Experience or similar software.
• Equipment experience with HPLC, ICP, UV/Vis, FT-IR.
• Experience working with radioactive material including the use of gamma spectrometers, Ion Chambers and liquid scintillation analyzers.
• Visual inspection experience Working knowledge of USP Experience in a FDA regulated QC environment
• Background in Math or Chemistry

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities.
Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

Keyresponsibilities/essentialfunctions include

• Performs required analytical testing on in-process and final products.
• Testing using HPLC, FTIR, ICP-OES, UV/VIS, Liquid Scintillation, and Gamma Spectrometer.
• Participates in the performance of investigations of OOS results.
• Tracking and trending of analytical data.
• Participates in validation projects requiring analytical support.
• Contributes to process improvement through Lean and 5S.
• Assists in the stocking and supplying of the QC lab.
• Performs visual inspection of finished product.

Quality Specific Goals:

• Knowledge and understanding of acceptance activity requirements for incoming, in-process, and final inspection requirements (as associated with job type/position) to ensure the product conforms to its specification and out of specification items are properly handled.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Stop Orders, Concessions, CAPA, Calibration, Preventative Maintenance, Material Identification & Segregation, documentation configuration control practices; documentation & disposition of non-conforming material, and Good Documentation Practices requirements, Part 11 compliance as associated with this job type/position
• Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position
• Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines
• Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry (preferred) or related science field.
• Proficient with software applications applicable to the job.
• Must be available for nights and weekends as needed.
• Must have the ability to distinguish color.
• Ability to lift 25lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Waters Empower Experience or similar software.
• Equipment experience with HPLC, ICP, UV/Vis, FT-IR.
• Experience working with radioactive material including the use of gamma spectrometers, Ion Chambers and liquid scintillation analyzers.
• Visual inspection experience Working knowledge of USP Experience in a FDA regulated QC environment
• Background in Math or Chemistry

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities.
Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

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

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.

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.