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Senior Biologist-Cell Biology Focus

Employer
3M
Location
Maplewood, Minnesota, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Aug 7, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Biology
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Fellowship
Senior Biologist-Cell Biology 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 diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with 96,000 other curious, creative 3Mers.

"A long-lasting career at 3M comes from having vision, imagination and the ability to see what doesn't exist. 3Mers are groundbreaking innovators and it's important that we give every person the space for disruptive and creative thinking." - John Banovetz, senior vice president and chief technology officer at 3M

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

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

As a Senior Biologist-Cell Biology Focus, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
  • Identify and develop new technologies in biopharma processing as part of a 3M's team that is driving the development technologies for Cell and Gene Therapy in accordance with regulations and industry practices.
  • Create commercial advantages by applying new technologies to enable 3M projects and product development. This includes execution on existing programs, as well as the identification of new project opportunities.
  • Establish and leverage extensive intra- and inter-divisional interactions to facilitate completion of programs
  • Protect 3M intellectual property through the filing of new patent applications, publish in top-tier scientific journals, and present at appropriate conferences.
  • Interfacing with customers and/or potential external collaborators to identify opportunities for 3M.


Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
  • Ph.D. degree (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
  • Cell biology and tissue culture experience (Graduate Research and/or Post-Doctoral Fellowship)


Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
  • Ph.D. degree in Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Virology, or related discipline from an accredited institution
  • Expertise in the development of assays for cell characterization with strong background in mammalian and/or insect cell culture/ cell engineering
  • At least one first author publication in a peer-reviewed journal
  • Strong scientific and technical acumen, with demonstrated interest and ability to make connections between science/technology and real-world concerns
  • Ability to deal with the ambiguity of early-stage scouting and evaluation of new opportunities and the flexibility to change direction as additional information becomes available


Travel: May include up to 10%

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).

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.

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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