Job Description:
Industrial Hygienist
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 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 experience to a 3M career.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As an Industrial Hygienist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
Developing and implementing comprehensive industrial hygiene program consisting of such components as respiratory protection, ventilation and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), etc.
Provide technical expertise and assistance in all aspects of the site’s EHS efforts, with a dedicated focus on industrial hygiene & ventilation.
Leading incident investigations impacting employee health.
Managing all Industrial Hygiene (IH) related internal company requirements.
Conducting personal sampling to determine potential impact from environmental factors and occupational health hazards
Write IH reports communicating sampling results, data interpretation, controls & recommendations.
Developing and conducting IH-related training.
Conducting Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) investigations and determines appropriate remediation.
Provide EHS support in the design and installation of new or modified equipment thru Management of Change.
Reviewing process standards to properly determine IH and safety concerns and to specific appropriate PPE.
Reviewing new chemical compositions entering the facility for IH concerns.
Partners with 3M engineering and industrial hygiene organizations of relevant programs and projects.
Monitors regulatory trends and activities related to industrial hygiene that could have an impact on our site operations.
Assist with the coordination and training of the Site Emergency Response Team
Assist in meeting departmental plan for Lean Six Sigma targets and leading EHS projects.
Assist with hearing conservation, ergonomics, radiation, ISO14001, injury prevention and process safety management.
Assist in auditing site processes to assure compliance with 3M, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupation Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) policies regarding issues such as: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) compliance, Machine Guarding, Confined Space Entry/Rescue, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Process Safety Management.
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).
Three (3) years of EHS Engineering or Industrial Hygiene experience in a manufacturing setting in a private, public, government or military environment.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Master's degree or higher in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health & Safety, Public Health or related discipline from an accredited institution.
American Board of Industrial Hygiene, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or willingness to obtain within the first eighteen (18) months of employment at 3M.
Experience in a plant manufacturing environment.
Experience in implementation of comprehensive exposure assessment and management systems.
Experience with chemical agent sampling and analytical method implementation and development including real time detection systems.
Experience with an IH data management program (such as Work CHEC-applies to internal applicants only).
Experience with a wide range of exposure assessment sampling methods and relevant analytical methods including real time instrumentation.
Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
Strong communication skills (verbal, written and presentation) with the ability to work closely with plant management and production employees.
Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
Location: Springfield, MO
Travel: May include up to 5% domestic
Relocation: May be authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum.
To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status.
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.
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.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $122,292 - $149,468, 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 12/02/2025 To 01/01/2026 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.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.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/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 c3m