3M Senior Analytical Chemist - Environmental Air Water Analysis Focus Cottage Grove 

United States, Minnesota 

894286922

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Senior 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) and Combustion Ion Chromatography (CIC) methods
• 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, Biochemistry, A nalytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or Environmental Science (completed and verified prior to start)
• One (1) or more years of experience in advanced chromatography techniques including one or more of the following: Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), Liquid Chromatography-Ion Chromatography (LC-IC), and/or Combustion Ion Chromatography (CIC) in a academic, 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 AB Sciex MS/MS instrumentation/software.
• Experience with Metrohm Ion Chromatography and Combustion Ion Chromatography equipment
• 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

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.

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