Technical Aide at 3M in Maplewood, Minnesota

Job Description:

Job Description:

Technical Aide

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 diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with 96,000 other curious, creative 3Mers.

“A long-lasting career at 3M comes from having vision, imagination and the ability to see what doesn’t exist. 3Mers are groundbreaking innovators and it’s important that we give every person the space for disruptive and creative thinking.” – John Banovetz, senior vice president and chief technology officer at 3M 

The Technical Aide Program is designed to support the 3M technical community; participants assist the 3M technical staff in the performance of their job responsibilities. It is a great way to get relevant work experience that complements your education.

This is a part-time, temporary position and is limited to working 899 hours per service credit year.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.

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. Interested candidates should include a resume as part of their application.  

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As Technical Aide, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• 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 project team


• Collaborating with other R&D functions as needed for project 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 is looking for candidates who must have 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, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Sciences, Food Science, Materials Science & Engineering, Math/Applied Math, Mechanical Engineering, Physics/Applied Physics, Polymer Science or a related field from an accredited institution


• Current cumulative GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale


• Completed a minimum of sophomore year (4 semesters) by the start of the assignment


• 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


• Availability to work approximately 10 hours weekly during the academic year and up to 32 hours weekly during the summer

Location: 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. 

Resources for You 

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. 

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M.

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

3M is an equal opportunity employer.  3M  will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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