Senior Lab Technician

3m; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 75,064 - 91,745; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Health savings accounts

Dependent care flexible spending accounts

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

3M is seeking a Sr Laboratory Technician to work at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN. You will play a crucial role in configuring and maintaining processes, conducting experiments, and collaborating with a team. The role requires a minimum of two years of technician experience and fluency in English.

This on-site position offers an estimated compensation range of $75,064 - $91,745, plus benefits. Join 3M and help contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of technician experience.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Experience testing adhesives, tapes, laminates or coated materials.

Responsibilities

• Configuring and maintaining processes and equipment.
• Conducting designed experiments to support lead researchers.
• Making recommendations for material formulation.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma/GED or higher

Associate degree or two-year technical degree

Job description

Job Description

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 variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

Impact you’ll make in this role

As a Sr 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.

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)
• Two (2) years of technician experience
• Fluency in written and spoken English

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

• Associate degree or two-year technical degree from an accredited institution
• Four (4) or more years of laboratory experience conducting product performance testing
• Experience testing adhesives, tapes, laminates, or other coated materials
• Familiarity with adhesive and tape test methods such as peel, tack, shear, tensile, or environmental aging evaluations
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, initiative, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Location and Travel

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: May include up to 5%.

Relocation Assistance: Is not authorized.

Legal Requirements and Compliance

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Responsibilities include compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards 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.

Compensation and Benefits

Estimated compensation range: $75,064 - $91,745, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. Additional benefits include medical, dental and vision, health savings accounts, dependent care flexible spending accounts, disability benefits, life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences and retirement benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.