Toxicologist

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.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, 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: Faith Posting Date Range 08/28/2026 To 09/27/2026 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.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.Pay & Benefits Overview: does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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