Senior Laboratory Technician*

3M; Maplewood (MN); In loco; USD 68.000 - 83.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

3M is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN, on-site four days a week. You will collaborate with scientists to perform routine and complex lab tasks, test materials, and evaluate new products.

You will develop and modify test methods, analyze data, document results in notebooks, and train new personnel while ensuring supply availability and adherence to procedures in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Competenze

• High School Diploma/GED or higher completed before start.
• 6+ months of formal technical training in laboratory procedures.
• 2+ years of related laboratory, technical, quality, research, manufacturing, or testing experience.
• 3+ years of experience using laboratory procedures, technical instructions, work methods, or standard operating procedures.
• 3+ years of experience operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting specialized laboratory or technical equipment.

Mansioni

• Providing technical assistance to scientists by performing routine and complex laboratory tasks, including testing and evaluation of new materials and products based on research.
• Assisting in the development and modification of test methods and apparatus for new products and processes.
• Performing statistical data analysis, interpretation, and documentation of experimental results in technical notebooks; testing or making visual observations on product samples, including competitor samples, and communicating test results to the appropriate requester.
• Assisting and training new personnel on basic principles and procedures in the laboratory, and helping ensure availability of raw materials by maintaining and ordering needed supplies and equipment.
• Maintaining accurate technical reports to support effective information transfer.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence

Prioritization

Formazione

High school diploma/GED or higher

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Laboratory Technician

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.

As a Senior 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:

• Providing technical assistance to scientists by performing routine and complex laboratory tasks, including testing and evaluation of new materials and products based on research.
• Assisting in the development and modification of test methods and apparatus for new products and processes.
• Performing statistical data analysis, interpretation, and documentation of experimental results in technical notebooks; testing or making visual observations on product samples, including competitor samples, and communicating test results to the appropriate requester.
• Assisting and training new personnel on basic principles and procedures in the laboratory, and helping ensure availability of raw materials by maintaining and ordering needed supplies and equipment.
• Maintaining accurate technical reports to support effective information transfer.

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).
• Six (6) months or more of formal technical training or equivalent job-related training in laboratory procedures and methods.
• Two (2) years of related laboratory, technical, quality, research, manufacturing, or testing experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Three (3) years of experience using laboratory procedures, technical instructions, work methods, or standard operating procedures.
• Three (3) years of experience operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting specialized laboratory or technical equipment.

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

• Experience performing laboratory testing, sample preparation, inspection, quality checks, or product/material evaluation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures accurately.
• Experience documenting test results, observations, deviations, or technical information in a clear and organized manner.
• Basic mathematical and data analysis skills, including the ability to summarize results and identify trends.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with scientists, engineers, technicians, suppliers, or other business partners.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical results or laboratory observations.
• Demonstrated judgment in identifying process issues, laboratory condition changes, or opportunities for improvement.
• Experience working in a regulated, quality-focused, safety-focused, or confidential business environment.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple testing requests, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced laboratory setting.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and effective teamwork.

Work location

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 10% 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 help 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.

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: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

Pay & Benefits Overview

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

Equal 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.

Employee Agreement

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.

Additional Information

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