Respiratory Protection Regulatory Engagement Specialist

. Facilitate the development of science-based performance and selection and use standards for respiratory protection equipment and occupational health and safety .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeMaplewood • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $145,676 - $178,049 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in respiratory protection regulations and standards development, with a strong ability to communicate complex technical information effectively. Proven experience in leading research initiatives and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to advance health and safety policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeFive Years Experience In Respiratory Protection RegulationsExperience With Standards-Development OrganizationsApplied Research In Respiratory ProtectionStrong Communication And Stakeholder Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Respiratory Protection StandardsOccupational Health And Safety RegulationsPerformance Standards DevelopmentApplied Research MethodologiesImplementation Strategies

Soft Skills

Coaching And MentoringCross-Functional CollaborationInfluencing SkillsStakeholder ManagementCultural Competence

Industry Keywords

Public Health OrganizationsRegulatory AgenciesTechnical CommitteesGovernment AffairsPersonal Protective Equipment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate the development of science-based performance and selection and use standards for respiratory protection equipment and occupational health and safety
Track progress and key milestones for standards development
Identify opportunities to advance respirator-related health and safety policies and regulations and develop implementation strategies
Coach, mentor, develop, and coordinate PSD’s global team of application engineers and regulatory specialists
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 on priority respirator-related standards and regulations supporting business growth
Lead respirator-related research supporting new technologies and existing products
Communicate emerging standards, regulatory, and policy developments and translate implications into actionable business guidance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Five (5) years of experience with respiratory protection-related occupational health and safety regulations and performance standards in a private, public, government or military environment
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
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status
Must work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN or London, Ontario

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision
Health Savings Accounts
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Benefits
Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
Paid Absences
Retirement Benefits
Up to 25% domestic and international travel opportunity
Relocation Assistance is not authorized