Respiratory Protection Regulatory Engagement Specialist

3M•Maplewood, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Respiratory Protection Regulatory Engagement Specialist in 3M’s Personal Safety Division, you will work with global multidisciplinary colleagues to advance respiratory protection standards, regulations, and occupational health and safety practices across global markets. You will represent 3M in regulatory and standards-development activities and provide technical leadership to occupational health and safety professionals, industry stakeholders, and regulators. The role focuses on shaping science-based approaches, developing standards and policies, coordinating regulatory engagement, and translating emerging developments into business guidance. The position follows an on-site working model, requiring at least four days per week at 3M Center in Maplewood, Minnesota, or London, Ontario. Travel may include up to 25% domestically and internationally. Relocation assistance is not authorized. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher, completed and verified before starting.
Five years of experience with respiratory protection-related occupational health and safety regulations and performance standards in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, public policy, regulatory affairs, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
Experience representing an organization with regulatory agencies, standards-development organizations, industry associations, policymakers, or government affairs stakeholders.
Experience conducting or leading applied research in respiratory protection or personal protective equipment.
Ability to translate complex technical, regulatory, or policy information into clear guidance for diverse audiences.
Strong communication, influencing, stakeholder-management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to work effectively across cultures, geographies, and global teams.

Responsibilities

Facilitate development of science-based performance, selection, and use standards for respiratory protection equipment and occupational health and safety, while tracking progress and key milestones.
Identify opportunities to advance respirator-related health and safety policies and regulations and develop strategies to implement science-based approaches.
Help coach, mentor, develop, and coordinate PSD’s global team of application engineers and regulatory specialists engaged in respiratory protection standards-development activities.
Collaborate with professional associations, educational organizations, public health organizations, and relevant government entities.
Represent 3M in standards-development organizations and related technical committees.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on PSD’s highest-priority respirator-related standards and regulations that support business growth.
Lead respirator-related research to support new technologies and existing products.
Communicate emerging respiratory protection standards, regulatory, and policy developments to relevant stakeholders and translate potential implications into actionable business guidance.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.