Laboratory 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 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 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)
• Minimum of one (1) year of technician experience within private, public, government, or military environments.

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

• Associates or Two-Year Technical program certificate in electrical, mechanical or process engineering
• 3M experience working across multiple disciplines, businesses and/or departments
• Minimum of one (1) year working in roll-to-roll or continuous processing
• Minimum of one (1) year coating experience
• Microsoft Office experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid hands‑on mechanical skillset with knowledge of automated systems
• Self‑starter who takes initiative in their work

Woodbury, MN

May include up to 5%

Is not authorized

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

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. 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. In addition, 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.

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Safety is a core value at 3M; all 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.

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.