Toxicologist
3M
Toxicologist
3M
Diversified technology manufacturer of adhesives, PPE.
Job Description:
Toxicologist
Collaboratewith Innovative 3Mers Around the World
Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, soit’sequally important you know that the company that you choose to workat, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
This positionprovidesan opportunity to transition from other private, public,governmentor military experience to a 3M career.
The ImpactYou’llMakeinthis Role
As aToxicologist, 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 considerationidentifiedhazards and exposure according to the intended product use. This includes assessing scientific literature, evaluating the toxicological database, determiningappropriate toxicologicaland other safety endpoints, conducting exposure assessments, and providing written documentation.
Authoring chemical hazard summaries for inclusion in 3M databases,advocating foralternative chemicalselectionwhere possible, and supportingchemicalsmanagement.
Recommending and coordinatingappropriate toxicologystudy placements withthird-party contract research organizations.
Actively evaluate emerging scientific methods, tools, and regulatory developments, andcontributeideas 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’sbusiness priorities.
Demonstrating a personal commitment tomaintainingand enhancing technical and professional skills.
Your Skills and Expertise
Master’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited universityin 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.
Additionalqualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
PhD, MD, or DVM with 1+ years of experience.
Board certification (DABT) is preferred but notrequired.
Demonstratedexpertisein the application of OECD QSAR Toolbox and other computational toxicology tools for hazard prediction, chemical categorization, read-across justification, and weight-of-evidence assessment. Ability to critically evaluate model outputs, document scientific rationale, and communicate conclusions effectivelyto stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills withdemonstratedproficiencyworking effectively with technical staff from diverse backgrounds. Must be an effective communicator to technical and non-technical audiences in oral and written correspondences as well as presentation formats.
Demonstrated ability to balance independent work with cross-functional collaboration, effectively managing multipleprioritiesand delivering scientifically sound outcomes on schedule.
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).
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.
Resources for You
For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers.
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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