Materials AI/ML Specialist

Job Description:

Materials AI/ML Specialist

• Applying AI/ML methods (e.g., Bayesian optimization, cheminformatics, active learning, AI hypothesis generation) to guide and accelerate experimental planning for new liquid adhesive and pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA)/tape formulations
• Running hands-on formulation, mechanical, and performance testing (e.g., overlap shear, DMA, handling strength) to generate high-quality data for AI/ML-driven analysis
• Analyzing formulation, process, and performance data using statistical and machine learning approaches to extract insights that drive faster, better technical decisions
• Continuously expanding your AI/ML capabilities - including techniques such as Bayesian optimization and generative AI/LLM-assisted literature mining - and applying them to live product development challenges
• Using and helping evolve shared digital tools and platforms for experiment planning, data analysis, and knowledge capture
• Sharing insights and learnings across programs to strengthen data-driven development practices more broadly
• Communicating technical findings clearly to cross-functional stakeholders, including chemists, engineers, and business leaders
• Balancing lab time and analytical work across multiple concurrent development programs
• Operating with a high degree of independence in a fast-paced R&D environment, quickly picking up new formulation, testing, and lab safety protocols as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (completed and verified prior to start)
• Three (3) years of experience in new product development, formulation, or experimental/lab work, in an academic, private, public, government, or military environment
• Two (2) experience using AI/ML or data science tools within your own experimental/lab work (e.g., machine learning, AI hypothesis generation, design of experiments software, statistical modeling, data analysis tools) , with a demonstrated desire and aptitude to expand this skill set

• Master's degree or higher in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• Five (5) or more years of hands-on new product development or formulation experience
• Hands-on experience with adhesive, PSA, tape, coating, or polymer formulation and mechanical testing (e.g., overlap shear, DMA, handling strength)
• Familiarity with Bayesian optimization, active learning, surrogate modeling, or other sequential/statistical design-of-experiments techniques
• Exposure to large language models (LLMs) or generative AI tools for materials discovery, hypothesis generation, or literature mining
• Working knowledge of Python and common ML/data science libraries (e.g., PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, Pandas)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and stakeholder groups
• Comfortable managing competing priorities across multiple concurrent programs in a fast-paced, evolving R&D environment
• Curious, fast learner, solid communicator, self-directed in acquiring new technical skills

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, 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 09/03/2026 To 10/03/2026 Or until filled

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