Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

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

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

As a Laboratory Technician for 3M’s Corporate Research Process Laboratory, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.

As a Laboratory Technician for 3M’s Corporate Research Process Laboratory, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.

• Maintaining a safe working environment in a research laboratory.
• Working in a technical team to operate film/adhesive extrusion lines and execute experiments.
• Preparing and operating extrusion equipment.
• Supporting the development of new extrusion technologies and processes.
• Providing general maintenance, setup, and changeover of equipment.
• Locating defects or problems during the manufacturing process. Making adjustments to correct the problem.
• Maintaining records of run conditions and producing necessary reports.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Two (2) years of laboratory environment experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Two (2) years experience with polymer processing equipment

• Associates or Two-Year Technical program certificate in electrical, mechanical or process engineering
• Experience as an operator in an R&D laboratory or pilot facility
• Experience in repairing and maintaining hardware and machinery
• Solid hands‑on mechanical skillset with experience running polymer processing equipment (extruders, pumps, film casting, adhesive coating)
• Microsoft Office experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self‑starter who takes initiative in their work
• Safety oriented

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% domestic travel.

Not authorized.

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

The expected compensation range for this position is $67,593 - $82,614, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position.

Specific compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. This position may be eligible for a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, health care & dependent care flexible spending accounts, disability benefits, life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences and retirement benefits.

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.