Analytical Chemist / Quality Engineer

Analytical Chemist / Quality Engineer

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it's equally important you know that the company that you choose to work for, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

As an Analytical Chemist and Quality Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Utilizing your analytical expertise, collaborating with other 3M scientists, and working with local engineers, you will help solve manufacturing and customer challenges and provide robust solutions. The ideal candidate is an analytically minded person with scientific curiosity and problem-solving skills. We're looking for a person who is collaborative and a great communicator, has excellent judgment, and can perform in a fast-paced, growing, manufacturing environment. This position provides abundant opportunities for technical growth for a self-motivated person.

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Providing analytical laboratory support for manufacturing by 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
• Operating and maintaining a variety of analytical instruments including but not limited to Microscopy, Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, Elemental Analysis, and Titration
• Roles and Responsibilities also include but are not limited to the following: Quality Management Systems, Quality Auditing, Raw Material Testing, Investigative Studies, Ensuring the Suitability and Reliability of Laboratory Instrumentation, Metrology, Supplier Interaction, Customer Feedback Resolution, Ability to Analyze and Interpret Data, Handling Chemicals and Disposing of them Correctly, Communication of Results both Orally and in Writing

Your Skills and Expertise

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

• Master's degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and/or Materials Science (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Three (3) years of chemistry, laboratory and/or material science experience in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and/or Materials Science (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Experience working in a manufacturing setting and at a manufacturing pace
• Experience operating analytical instruments including but not limited to Gas Chromatographs, Mass Spectrometers, Microscopes and Rheometers
• 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 Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility Studies, Analysis of Variance, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Statistical Process Control and Process Capability
• Skilled in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and statistical software such as Minitab

Location: On site – Brownwood TX

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic

Relocation: May be 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.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.