Job Description:
Analytical Chemist - Environmental Water Analysis Focus
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 at, 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 a Analytical Chemist , 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:
Preparing environmental samples using various sample preparation/extraction techniques
Analyzing environmental samples using Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and Combustion Ion Chromatography (CIC) methods
Using statistical data analysis methods to evaluate analytical test data
Implementing and evaluating procedures to improve sample preparation and analysis efficiency and productivity
Preparing detailed laboratory reports, data sheets, and other documentation in accordance to the Global Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Laboratory's Quality System and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) processes
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in science or engineering (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
Experience in advanced chromatography techniques including one or more of the following: Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), Liquid Chromatography-Ion Chromatography (LC-IC), and/or Combustion Ion Chromatography (CIC) in a public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Possess a Master's or Ph.D. degree (completed and verified prior to start) in a science discipline from an accredited institution
Two (2) years of experience performing Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analysis in a private, public, government or military environment
Experience performing LC-MS/MS analysis in a U.S. EPA GLP compliant and/or ISO/IEC 17025 accredited environmental testing laboratory.
Strong analytical chemistry knowledge and proficiency with Agilent HPLC and/or AB Sciex MS/MS instrumentation/software.
Experience with Metrohm Ion Chromatography equipment
Experience in test method development and validations
Prior laboratory experience with ISO 17025 accreditation
Prior experience working with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks/projects and manage priorities accordingly
Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent documentation skills, ability to work independently to complete projects, as well as work with cross-functional teams.
Microsoft Office proficient
Work Location: On Site in Cordova, IL
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international
Relocation Assistance: May be authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
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To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status.
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.
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.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $98,413 - $120,282, 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/.
Good Faith Posting Date Range 10/09/2025 To 11/08/2025 Or until filled
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