Senior Laboratory Technician

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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 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 3

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

As a Senior 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:

• Providing technical assistance to scientists by performing routine and complex laboratory tasks, including testing and evaluation of new materials and products based on research.
• Assisting in the development and modification of test methods and apparatus for new products and processes.
• Performing statistical data analysis, interpretation, and documentation of experimental results in technical notebooks; testing or making visual observations on product samples, including competitor samples, and communicating test results to the appropriate requester.
• Assisting and training new personnel on basic principles and procedures in the laboratory, and helping ensure availability of raw materials by maintaining and ordering needed supplies and equipment.
• Maintaining accurate technical reports to support effective information transfer.

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).
• Six (6) months or more of formal technical training or equivalent job-related training in laboratory procedures and methods.
• Two (2) years of related laboratory, technical, quality, research, manufacturing, or testing experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Three (3) years of experience using laboratory procedures, technical instructions, work methods, or standard operating procedures.
• Three (3) years of experience operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting specialized laboratory or technical equipment.

• Experience performing laboratory testing, sample preparation, inspection, quality checks, or product/material evaluation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures accurately.
• Experience documenting test results, observations, deviations, or technical information in a clear and organized manner.
• Basic mathematical and data analysis skills, including the ability to summarize results and identify trends.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with scientists, engineers, technicians, suppliers, or other business partners.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical results or laboratory observations.
• Demonstrated judgment in identifying process issues, laboratory condition changes, or opportunities for improvement.
• Experience working in a regulated, quality-focused, safety-focused, or confidential business environment.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple testing requests, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced laboratory setting.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and effective teamwork.

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. Travel:
May include up to 10% domestic Relocation Assistance:
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