Quality Technician (rotating shifts)

As a Quality Technician, 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:

• ◆Testing and dispositioning manufactured products as well as raw materials using a variety of analytical techniques
• ◆Calibrating analytical instrumentation and other laboratory equipment
• ◆Helping R&D teams by carrying out and evaluating new test methods
• ◆Reporting quality data and collaborating with teams onsite to act on the data
• ◆Willingness to work a rotating schedule that includes overnight shifts

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following

• ✓High school diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• ✓Three (3) years of combined experience in a laboratory, pilot plant, or manufacturing facility in a private, public, government, or military environment

Additional

• ◆Expertise equivalent to an associate degree or higher in chemistry, physics, biology, or related fields
• ◆One year of experience in a quality control laboratory setting, preferably in manufacturing at an ISO 9001 or IATF 16949-certified facility
• ◆Experience with chromatography, molecular spectroscopy, and titrations
• ◆Experience in systems for the reporting and analysis of data in laboratory settings
• ◆Experience with the Microsoft 365 software platform, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams

Work location: Cottage Grove, MN

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic

Relocation Assistance: Is not authorized

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

of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" [granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions], or persons granted asylum.)

To comply with these laws, 3M must assess candidates' U.S. person status.

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.

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.

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Good Faith Posting Date Range 09/25/2026 To 10/25/2026 Or until filled

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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.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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