Senior Research Scientist at 3M Healthcare US Opco LLC in Maplewood, Minnesota

Job Description:

Job Description:

3M is establishing two industry-leading companies, creating value through the spin - off of its Health Care business, while 3M will continue to be a global material science leader, focusing our innovation to win in favorable global megatrends and attractive end markets. This new Health Care Company ill be a leading global diversified health technology company with:

• Proven category leadership.


• Exposure to attractive end-markets.


• Innovation mindset driving improved patient outcomes.


• Collaborative customer relationships.


• Deep global regulatory experience.


• Operational excellence and strong cash flow.


• Strong sales growth and profitability with significant recurring sales.

We expect the creation of the two companies will be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2024. We will continue to operate as one global company. This role is positioned to drive the success of the "New Health Care Company".

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

As a Research Scientist you will help with the development, synthesis, and characterization of pressure sensitive adhesives for medical applications. Responsible for the development of the materials from lab to manufacturing ensuring material consistency. Work with cross functional team members to implement the adhesives into new products.

• You will be performing and guiding approved self-initiated or assigned programs of major importance to the assigned organization leading to and/or supporting innovative applications and extensions of new and existing technologies, products and/or businesses.


• You will also be performing lab-scale polymerization reactions, characterizing adhesives and resulting products, reaction and process development optimization, and communicating both internally (cross-functional teams) and externally (with outside suppliers).


• Leading qualification and scaling up of different adhesives.


• Correlate material properties and product performance.

Your Skills and Expertise

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

• M.S. in engineering or science discipline.


• At least 5 years working in a research laboratory setting.


• Experience with either new product qualifications or maintenance of existing products.


• Experienced in different types of acrylate polymerizations including water, solvent, and hot-melt.

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

• Experienced scaling materials from lab to manufacturing.


• Comprehensive knowledge of the manufacturing processes used to make water, solvent, and hot-melt polymers.


• Experienced with formulating PSA's using different additives including tackifiers, antioxidants, oligomers, surfactants, emulsifiers, etc.

For current employees, internal transfer restrictions may not apply. For more details, contact your local recruiter/HR team.

Work location: On-Site

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: Is not 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.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $115,607 - $141,298, 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 Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

3M is an equal opportunity employer. 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran 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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