Quality Control Laboratory Technician; Cordova, IL

Quality Control Laboratory Technician (Cordova, IL)

As a Quality Control Laboratory Technician (Cordova, IL)*, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.

• Support product quality, product development, process scale‑ups, or production processes by learning and performing elementary tests, measurements, and tasks for experimentation and/or production.
• Assist in the development of quality standards and test procedures to inspect materials, in‑process, or final products to ensure 3M quality standards are met.
• Work in a 12‑hour shift rotating position at the Cordova plant.
• Conduct analysis of samples with minimal supervision and report results.
• Support QC lab process improvement initiatives.
• Support product validations and optimizations.
• Utilize LIMS and other computer systems.
• Document all test results.
• Maintain laboratory equipment.
• Participate in quality improvement programs.
• Maintain and improve testing cycle times for QC.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma/GED or higher from an accredited institution completed and verified prior to start.
• Minimum of one (1) year of quality control technician experience.

• Associate’s/Two‑Year Technical degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a chemical operator, laboratory technician, or a combination of both.
• Understanding of basic concepts of measurement systems, testing, and calibration.
• Working knowledge of basic quality tools (check sheets, process flow diagrams, cause‑and‑effect, histograms, Pareto charts, scatter diagrams, run charts) and general awareness of a consistent problem‑solving methodology, such as the "7 Step Problem Solving Method".
• Experience working with a diverse team including external partners.
• Ability to communicate regularly and effectively on test results and observations.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Cordova, IL

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Is not 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 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, refugees, "Temporary Residents" 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.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:
The expected compensation range for this position is $71,721 - $87,660, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. Additional information is available at 3M Career Benefits page. All US‑based 3M full‑time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment describing confidentiality, conflict of interest, and invention assignment. 3M also has obligations for employees at Job Grade 7 or above regarding non‑competition during employment and for a period after leaving 3M.

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 characteristic protected by applicable law.