Senior Lab Technician

Job Description

Collaborate with Innovative 3

Mers 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 you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3

Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

As a Sr Laboratory Technician 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:

• Configuring, operating, and maintaining processes and equipment incorporating web mechanics, coating and/or printing, drying, curing, analysis and characterization.
• Conducting designed experiments to support lead researchers that must develop a thorough understanding of how materials and process parameters affect final product properties.
• Ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary team members.
• Ability to make recommendations with respect to material formulation and/or process modifications.

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Two (2) years of technician experience
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Associate degree or two-year technical degree from an accredited institution
• Four (4) or more years of laboratory experience conducting product performance testing
• Experience testing adhesives, tapes, laminates, or other coated materials
• Familiarity with adhesive and tape test methods such as peel, tack, shear, tensile, or environmental aging evaluations
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, initiative, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Work location:

This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

May include up to 5%.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Safety is a core value  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.

The expected compensation range for this position is $75,064 - $91,745.

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.

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.

Please note:

your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by uploading a resume or entering the information into the application fields directly.