Research​/Development Technician, Research Scientist

Job Description:

Technician

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 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.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

As a 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:

* Conducting complex tests as directed with minimal supervision, including chemical formulation preparation and processing; sample measurement and analysis using optical, surface area, and particle size techniques; and component assembly.

* Implement test methods, including sample preparation, testing, data analysis, and reporting results.

* Maintaining electronic laboratory notebook records of test conditions, results and observations, and summarizing experimental data using Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel or other software applications.

* Participating in team meetings to plan for subsequent experiments.

* Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, placing purchase orders to ensure availability of raw materials and supplies, and other duties as assigned.

Your Skills and Expertise

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)

* One (1) combined year of experience in a laboratory environment experience in a private, public, government, or military environment

* One (1) year of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point

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

* Associate's/Two-Year Technical degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution

* Experience with formulations and/or synthesis of materials

* Experience with laboratory instrument maintenance and upkeep

* Experience working with diverse teams including external partners

* Three (3) years of experience in a research materials laboratory in a private, public, government or military environment

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:
None

Relocation Assistance:
May be authorized

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

Supporting Your Well-being

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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:

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. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.).

Additional information is available at:

Good Faith Posting Date Range 06/18/2026 To 07/18/2026 Or until filled

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

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