3M is hiring a Technical Aide - Maplewood, MN

3M is seeking a part-time temporary Technical Aide at our Maplewood, Minnesota location. This role is designed to provide relevant, hands-on work experience that complements your academic education. You will collaborate directly with experienced researchers on active product and technology development projects.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with senior researchers on an assigned product or technology development project.
• Document detailed experimental records using 3M electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Analyze experimental results and offer explanations for observations to the project team.
• Work with other R&D functions as needed, including researchers from other groups, analytical chemists, and process engineers.

What We're Looking For

• Completed at least one semester of a post-high school degree program from an accredited institution.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice to Have

• 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 of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Completed at least one laboratory course or relevant internship.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude for hands-on experimentation.
• Experience with the Microsoft suite of programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and database tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Technical Stack

• Microsoft suite of computer programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Database tools for development and manipulation

Team & Environment

You will collaborate with senior researchers and other R&D functions across the organization. The role involves working alongside other curious and creative team members.

Work Mode

This is an onsite position based in Maplewood, MN.

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.