Description
We are seeking an Analytical Lab Specialist to join our team in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan. As a specialist in Analytical Lab, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.
Job Description: Leads programs of major importance to the organisation's interests leading to and/or supporting innovative applications and extensions of new and existing technologies, products and/or businesses.
You will make an impact by:
- Supporting product development, solving problems, and commercialisation across various business segments using your analytical expertise.
- Improving or developing analytical methods or technology to support product developments.
- Addressing a wide range of customer challenges through analytical perspectives and working collaboratively with customers to develop effective solutions.
- Partnering with laboratory teams across division labs, manufacturing teams, and global counterparts to drive successful product development and commercialisation.
Your Skills and Experiences:
- Master's degree in Organic Chemistry is required; Ph.D. is preferred.
- Hands-on experience operating GC/MS, LC/MS, NMR, FT-IR, Raman microscopy, and related analytical instruments.
- Practical skills in sample preparation, spectral analysis, and data interpretation.
- Experience in analytical method development and optimisation tailored to product and business needs.
- Ability to provide analytical consultation and propose appropriate analytical approaches to solve technical problems.
- Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to accuracy, and solid communication skills.
- Fluency in English and Japanese.
- Ability to demonstrate our performance culture behaviours.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work with innovative and diverse people
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional growth and development opportunities
Safety: 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.