Lab Technician at 3M Healthcare US Opco LLC in Maplewood, Minnesota

Job Description:

Thank you for your interest in working for our Company. Recruiting the right talent is crucial to our goals. On April 1, 2024, 3M Healthcare underwent a corporate spin-off leading to the creation of a new company named Solventum. We are still in the process of updating our Careers Page and applicant documents, which currently have 3M branding. Please bear with us. In the interim, our Privacy Policy here: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/ continues to apply to any personal information you submit, and the 3M-branded positions listed on our Careers Page are for Solventum positions. As it was with 3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Description:

Technician Master Laboratory

3M Health Care is now Solventum

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers' toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role
Support scientists by performing laboratory tasks for commercialization of new products and maintenance or re-qualification of existing products. To prototype new product ideas and concepts. To evaluate results and make recommendations to scientists.

As a(n) lab technician, 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:

• Plan, schedule, conduct and analyze laboratory experiments and testing including chemical, physical, and mechanical test methods with minimal supervision.


• Experiments with various test methods to determine the optimum test procedures, formulas, and/or approaches. Develops and modifies existing test methods and/or equipment as needed.


• Obtains and produces lab samples needed for testing. Records,interprets, evaluates, and communicates test results to scientists through appropriate documentation such as the technical notebook. Makes recommendations based on test results.


• Provides work direction and training to new personnel and other laboratory technicians on test methods, procedures, and equipment usage and maintenance.


• Leads and participates in various teams and quality teams to facilitate product quality and safety.


• Maintains lab-scale equipment and orders supplies for lab testing.


• Actively engage in communication related to testing and results, equipment issues, and workload progress.

Your Skills and Expertise

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

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline and at least 6 months experience in a lab setting. Expertise equivalent to that which would be obtained in a bachelor's degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

• High School Diploma/GED from AND (5-10) years of job-related experience in designing and running laboratory experiments, analyzing results, and summarizing data and providing recommendations.

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

• Skills include excellent oral and written communication skills, able to work in fast paced environment and manage multiple tasks. Individual should be self motivated, flexible and results oriented.


• Preferred skills: proficient with MS office, data analysis including statistics

Work location:

• Onsite (St. Paul, MN)

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

Supporting Your Well-being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum 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 $73,090 - $89,333, 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.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards

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