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Product Development Organic Chemist
Posted in Science 5 months ago.
Type: Full-Time
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
3M Orthodontics Division is seeking an experienced Product Development Organic Chemist to lead new product development and commercialization teams.
The position of Product Development Organic Chemist located in St. Paul, Minnesota will be responsible for but not limited to the following specific duties:
- Drive new product innovation, concepts and development in the areas of orthodontic chemical products adhesive formulations, polymerization, nanotechnology, resins, composites, and fillers.
- Leverage the technical expertise from Corporate Research, 3M Oral Care divisions and external collaborators.
- Work closely with global teams to translate and drive new technologies into impactful new products
- Develop intellectual property to protect new findings and diligently review existing literature and the right to practice.
Basic/Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's Degree
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Research and Development
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in Organic Chemistry, Polymer chemistry, or related field.
- Experience in the development of adhesives and oral care products based on fundamental understanding of polymer science, structure-property relationships, principles of adhesion, coatings, curing, and fracture mechanics.
- More than 3 years of experience in leading new product commercialization cross functional teams.
- An understanding and background in photopolymerization is a plus.
- Requires creative, self directed and results oriented individual with a proven track record of research and product development.
- Candidate must have passion towards inventing, developing and commercializing new products.
- Self motivated and a good team player.
- Demonstrated abilities to connect technologies and people from different locations and organization to work in cross functional teams.
Relocation Information: Limited relocation is authorized for this position
About 3M
For more than 100 years 3M employees have worked to make people's lives easier and better. Our 79,000 global employees use their ingenuity to invent, manufacture and sell our products in more than 200 countries. These products spring from more than 45 technology platforms that have made us a global leader in major markets and that help us meet real customer needs. In a global, multi-faceted company like 3M, you can explore diverse career opportunities and develop new skills all within one company.
About 3M Oral Care: Orthodontics (3M Unitek)
Offering more than 14,000 orthodontic solutions worldwide, we're an industry leader differentiated by our unwavering commitment to superior customer service and high quality products and services for straightening teeth and improving healthy smiles.
For more information, please visit: www.3MUnitek.com
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