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Digital Science Development Specialist
3M Company · 🇺🇸 US, Minnesota, Maplewood
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What 3M Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Software Development Engineer” (Software Developers) in MN: $142k–$226k, median $184k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description: Digital Science Development Specialist 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 a Digital Science Development Specialist , you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. The Digital Science Development Specialist identifies, develops, and implements digital science capabilities to accelerate product and technology development across AAD laboratories. Acting as the technical owner of the Digital Lab pilot, this role connects scientists, product developers, modeling resources, digital teams, and data specialists to translate R&D challenges into scalable data-driven solutions. The role leads initiatives in predictive modeling, data-driven experimentation, lab automation, and AI-enabled workflows-from opportunity identification through implementation-turning laboratory data into actionable insights that improve learning, increase R&D efficiency, and accelerate innovation across multiple AAD technology platforms. Here, you will make an impact by: • Identifying and prioritizing digital science opportunities that accelerate innovation and improve laboratory productivity. • Partnering with product developers, laboratory scientists, and SMEs to translate technical challenges into digital and data-driven solutions. • Collaborating with Corporate Research Laboratory modeling teams to deploy predictive modeling, simulation, machine learning, and advanced analytics capabilities. • Leading pilot projects involving AI, digital science, and data-driven experimentation. • Defining laboratory data requirements and partnering with digital and data teams to improve data quality, accessibility, and usability. • Supporting the development and implementation of predictive models for formulation, process, application, and performance-related challenges. • Driving adoption of digital tools, workflows, and best practices across laboratory organizations. • Evaluating emerging technologies and identifying opportunities to apply digital capabilities to product and technology development. • Measuring and communicating business impact from digital science initiatives. • Contributing to the long-term Digital Lab roadmap and capability development strategy. 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 in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related technical field (completed and verified prior to start) • Seven (7) years of experience working across multidisciplinary R&D, modeling, digital, and/or business teams, with hands-on experience in several of the following areas: modeling and simulation, DOE, statistical analysis, data analytics, predictive modeling, AI, machine learning, in a private, public, government or military environment. Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • Master's or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related technical field. • Exp