Technical Aide

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

The Technical Aide Program provides an opportunity for students to work part-time throughout the calendar year. 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.

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, 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

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. 

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