Technical Aide - Maplewood, MN (Evergreen)

3m; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Programs to support physical and financial well-being

Job summary

3M in Maplewood, MN, is hiring a Technical Aide to support product development projects by collaborating with researchers and documenting experimental records. This role is tailored for individuals pursuing degrees in related fields offering part-time work that complements education.

Ideal candidates will have completed coursework in relevant subjects and possess strong communication, organizational skills, and hands-on experimentation experience. This on-site position allows you to immerse yourself in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Completed at least one semester of a post-high school degree program from an accredited institution.
• Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Good organizational skills and hands-on experimentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior researchers on product/technology development projects.
• Document experimental records in 3M electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Analyze results and offer explanations to the project team.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Hands-on experimentation

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in relevant fields

Completed at least one semester of post-high school degree

Job description

Technical Aide* (Maplewood, MN)

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 Technical Aide Program provides an opportunity for individuals to work part-time throughout the calendar year. It is a great way to get relevant work experience that complements your education!

3M Technical Aides are on-site, temporary employees, limited to working 899 hours per service credit year.

Applications on this requisition are reviewed and filled on a rolling basis; it is in a candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

• Collaborating with senior researchers on an assigned product/technology development project
• Documenting detailed experimental records in 3M electronic laboratory notebooks
• Analyzing experimental results and offering explanations for observations to the project team
• Collaborating with other R&D functions as needed for projects including researchers from other groups, analytical chemists, process engineers, and the like

Your Skills and Expertise

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

• Completed at least one semester of a post-high school degree program from an accredited institution

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

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science or a related field from an accredited institution
• Current cumulative GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Completed at least one laboratory course or internship
• Good organizational skills
• Demonstrated aptitude for hands‑on experimentation
• Experience with the Microsoft suite of computer programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and database tools, development and manipulation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Work location: This role has on-site working model with the employee working on-site at 3M Center, located in Maplewood, MN.

Relocation: Is not authorized.

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

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.

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.