Laboratory Technician

3M•Maplewood, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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(n) Laboratory Technician for 3M’s Corporate Research Process Laboratory, 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: Maintaining a safe working environment in a research laboratory. Working in a technical team to operate film/adhesive extrusion lines and execute experiments Preparing and operating extrusion equipment. Supporting the development of new extrusion technologies and processes. Providing general maintenance, setup, and changeover of equipment. Locating defects or problems during the manufacturing process. Making adjustments to correct the problem. Maintaining records of run conditions and producing necessary reports. Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Two (2) years of laboratory environment experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Two (2) years experience with polymer processing equipment
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Associates or Two-Year Technical program certificate in electrical, mechanical or process engineering
Experience as an operator in an R&D laboratory or pilot facility
Experience in repairing and maintaining hardware and machinery
Solid hands-on mechanical skillset with experience running polymer processing equipment (extruders, pumps, film casting, adhesive coating)
Microsoft Office experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter who takes initiative in their work
Safety oriented

Responsibilities

Maintaining a safe working environment in a research laboratory.
Working in a technical team to operate film/adhesive extrusion lines and execute experiments
Preparing and operating extrusion equipment.
Supporting the development of new extrusion technologies and processes.
Providing general maintenance, setup, and changeover of equipment.
Locating defects or problems during the manufacturing process.
Making adjustments to correct the problem.
Maintaining records of run conditions and producing necessary reports.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with 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.