Job Description:
Sr. Regulatory Affairs Associate
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 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 environments to a 3M career.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
The person hired for this position will primarily be responsible for global product regulatory compliance, hazard communication, product safety & risk mitigation and life cycle management activities for the Electrical Markets Division (EMD).
As a Sr. Regulatory Affairs Associate, 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:
- Developing and executing technical activities leading to regulatory compliance, effective assessment of safety and risk to human health and the environment, liability avoidance, and life cycle management concerning existing and new products, applications and technologies having significant importance to Electrical Markets Division (EMD).
- Providing timely direction and guidance to the business and its customers regarding regulatory compliance and safety processes and declarations, claims, change management and new and emerging regulations, industry standards and trends.
- Creating, managing and maintaining documents including Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), labels, safety leaflets, regulatory compliance plans for new and existing internal materials and commercial products.
- Assisting 3M global internal and external customers with their product EHS&R inquiries including regulated lists, RoHS/WEEE, REACH/SVHC, global inventories, local, state, federal and global regulations.
- Developing strong professional relationships with technical managers and R&D personnel focused on 3M EMD's product portfolios.
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 (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Completed two semesters or more post-secondary courses in chemistry
- One (1) year or more of experience in a regulated industry
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Technical or related degree from an accredited institution
- Three years or more of combined experience in product EHS Regulatory Compliance or Product Safety and/or Product Stewardship experience within a private, public, government or military environment.
- Expertise in hardgoods safety standards
- Experience with Global PLM (ENOVIA)
- Project management experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving and influencing skills
- Ability to work well in diverse teams
Location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week in Maplewood, MN or Austin, TX.
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic or international
Relocation Assistance: Not 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.
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: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.
Good Faith Posting Date Range 07/07/2026 To 08/06/2026 Or until filled
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Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
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