Quality Technician (rotating shifts)

3M; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Quality Technician (rotating shifts) in Cottage Grove, MN. You will test and disposition products and raw materials, calibrate instrumentation, and support R&D by evaluating new methods, with a rotating schedule including overnight shifts.

The role requires lab experience, strong data reporting, and familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools. Eligible candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Three (3) years of combined experience in a laboratory, pilot plant, or manufacturing facility in a private, public, government, or military environment
• Expertise equivalent to an associate degree or higher in chemistry, physics, biology, or related fields
• One year of experience in a quality control laboratory setting, preferably in manufacturing at an ISO 9001 or IATF 16949-certified facility
• Experience with chromatography, molecular spectroscopy, and titrations
• Experience in systems for the reporting and analysis of data in laboratory settings
• Experience with the Microsoft 365 software platform, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams

Responsibilities

• Testing and dispositioning manufactured products as well as raw materials using a variety of analytical techniques
• Calibrating analytical instrumentation and other laboratory equipment
• Helping R&D teams by carrying out and evaluating new test methods
• Reporting quality data and collaborating with teams onsite to act on the data
• Willingness to work a rotating schedule that includes overnight shifts

Skills

Lab experience

Data analysis

Quality mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher (chemistry/physics/biology)

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Quality Technician (rotating shifts)

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.

Job Description

Job Title

Quality Technician (rotating shifts)

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 Quality 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

• Testing and dispositioning manufactured products as well as raw materials using a variety of analytical techniques
• Calibrating analytical instrumentation and other laboratory equipment
• Helping R&D teams by carrying out and evaluating new test methods
• Reporting quality data and collaborating with teams onsite to act on the data
• Willingness to work a rotating schedule that includes overnight shifts

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)
• Three (3) years of combined experience in a laboratory, pilot plant, or manufacturing facility in a private, public, government, or military environment

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

• Expertise equivalent to an associate degree or higher in chemistry, physics, biology, or related fields
• One year of experience in a quality control laboratory setting, preferably in manufacturing at an ISO 9001 or IATF 16949-certified facility
• Experience with chromatography, molecular spectroscopy, and titrations
• Experience in systems for the reporting and analysis of data in laboratory settings
• Experience with the Microsoft 365 software platform, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams

Work location: Cottage Grove, MN

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic

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" [granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions], or persons granted asylum.).

To comply with these laws, 3M must assess candidates' U.S. person status.

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.

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 $75,460 - $92,229, 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: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 09/25/2026 To 10/25/2026 Or until filled

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

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