[Hiring] Toxicologist @3M

Role Description

As a Toxicologist, 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:

• Conducting and communicating human health risk assessments on a broad range of 3M products, taking into consideration identified hazards and exposure according to the intended product use.
• Assessing scientific literature, evaluating the toxicological database, determining appropriate toxicological and other safety endpoints, conducting exposure assessments, and providing written documentation.
• Authoring chemical hazard summaries for inclusion in 3M databases, advocating for alternative chemical selection where possible, and supporting chemicals management.
• Recommending and coordinating appropriate toxicology study placements with third-party contract research organizations.
• Actively evaluating emerging scientific methods, tools, and regulatory developments, and contributing ideas that improve the efficiency, quality, and scientific robustness of toxicological assessments.
• Serving as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and collaborating with project teams to support 3M’s business priorities.
• Demonstrating a personal commitment to maintaining and enhancing technical and professional skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited university in toxicology, pharmacology, biomedical or related scientific field of study.
• Three (3) or more years of experience conducting toxicological assessments, human health risk assessments, or product safety evaluations, including the interpretation and integration of experimental and computational data to support business and regulatory decisions.
• PhD, MD, or DVM with 1+ years of experience is a plus.
• Board certification (DABT) is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated expertise in the application of OECD QSAR Toolbox and other computational toxicology tools for hazard prediction, chemical categorization, read-across justification, and weight-of-evidence assessment.
• Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills with demonstrated proficiency working effectively with technical staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to balance independent work with cross-functional collaboration, effectively managing multiple priorities and delivering scientifically sound outcomes on schedule.

Requirements

• Work location: Remote in the US. On site if located within 50 miles of 3M Center in Maplewood, MN or 3M Center in Austin, TX.
• Relocation Assistance: Is not authorized.
• Travel: May include up to 5% domestic/international.
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Benefits

• 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially.
• Competitive pay and benefits, regularly benchmarked with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
• Expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible.
• 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.).