Laboratory Technologist*

3M; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

3M Center in Austin, TX is seeking a Laboratory Technologist to support product development, process improvement, testing, and documentation. This entry-level role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who enjoy solving problems in collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and laboratory teams.

You will assist with experiments, data collection, and maintaining technical records, while following safety and quality guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 2+ years of technical, engineering, manufacturing, laboratory, or science experience (or five years with HS diploma).
• Familiarity with measurement tools and laboratory equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supporting laboratory, pilot, or manufacturing trials under guidance of engineers, scientists, or senior technologists.
• Preparing materials, samples, equipment, and documentation for testing.
• Conducting routine testing, measurements, and data collection using established procedures.
• Recording, organizing, and summarizing technical data accurately and promptly.
• Assisting with troubleshooting product, process, or equipment issues.
• Following SOPs, safety requirements, and quality guidelines.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Safety and quality focus

Education

Associate's degree with 2+ years technical field experience

High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years technical field experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description: Laboratory Technologist Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers 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 3Mers. 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 Technologist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. 3M Electrical Markets Division (EMD) is seeking a technologist to support technical activities related to product development, process improvement, testing, documentation, and operational support. This entry-level technologist role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with strong technical curiosity, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and laboratory teams. The technologist will assist in executing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, maintaining technical records, supporting product or process trials, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Here, you will make an impact by:

• Supporting laboratory, pilot, or manufacturing trials under the guidance of engineers, scientists, or senior technologists.
• Preparing materials, samples, equipment, and documentation for testing or evaluation.
• Conducting routine testing, measurements, and data collection using established procedures.
• Recording, organizing, and summarizing technical data accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assisting with troubleshooting product, process, or equipment issues.
• Following standard operating procedures, safety requirements, and quality guidelines.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Managing equipment calibration.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects related to productivity, quality, cost, and safety.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Participating in team meetings and communicating project status, observations, and technical findings.
• Documenting experimental data and observations in technical notebooks or electronic files.

Your Skills and Expertise

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

• Associate's degree (completed and verified prior to start) and two (2) years of experience in a technical, engineering, manufacturing, laboratory, or science-related field.
• OR High School Diploma/GED (completed and verified prior to start) and five (5) years of experience in a technical, engineering, manufacturing, laboratory, or science-related field.

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

• Experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, product development, or technical support environment.
• Familiarity with materials testing, process documentation, or quality systems.
• Experience using measurement tools, laboratory equipment, or production equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Interest in developing technical capability within EMD-related products, materials, or processes.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision (self-motivated) and in teams.
• Ability to follow technical procedures and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office or similar tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.

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 Austin, TX.

Travel

May include up to 10% domestic and international.

Relocation Assistance

Is not authorized.

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

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws. U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents&quot