Senior Materials Scientist

About the role

3M is seeking a Senior Materials Scientist to join its global innovation network. You will work in a collaborative environment, developing new materials and processes that drive differentiated performance across 3M product lines.

Key responsibilities

• Develop new materials and manufacturing processes to meet product performance goals.
• Integrate newly developed materials into 3M product roadmaps and scale qualified candidates with chemical manufacturing teams.
• Author technical reports, patent applications, and research proposals; maintain electronic laboratory notebook records.
• Summarize experimental data using PowerPoint, Excel, or other software and present findings to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Collaborate with global, multi‑disciplinary teams to identify and implement solutions for customer applications.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Ceramics, or a related discipline (completed and verified prior to start).
• At least four years of laboratory experience in academic, private, public, government, or military settings, including Ph.D. research.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience authoring scientific publications and/or patents is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse, global teams and to develop intellectual property portfolios.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint