Sr. Regulatory Affairs Associate

Sr. Regulatory Affairs Associate

As a Sr. Regulatory Affairs Associate, you 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).

• 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 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.

Required 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:

• 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

On‑site at Maplewood, MN or Austin, TX. Requires at least four days a week on site.

May include up to 10% domestic or international travel.

Not authorized.

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

3M 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.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, dependent‑care flexible spending accounts, disability benefits, life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences and retirement benefits. For more information, visit