**Job Description:** **The Impact You’ll Make in this Role** As a **Laboratory 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: + _Participating in cross functional teams to support development efforts in the Scotchlite reflective materials platform, gathering critical customer feedback and supporting the commercialization of key growth products._ + _Overseeing and running product testing laboratory and equipment._ + _Acting as a liaison between 3M and 3rd party testing and certifications laboratories._ + _Assisting in determining the competitive landscape for the overall global market._ **Your Skills and Expertise** To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements: + Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) + Prior experience in laboratory technology and technology development + Current, valid Driver’s License. + Fluency in German and English Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: + Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering or Material Science from an accredited institution + The ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers + Experience developing and substantiating product claims + Experience modifying and developing application test methods and communicating those results to a broader team + Experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies **Job specifics:** + Location: Neuss + On site job + Travel: up to 10% + Full time **Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations?** **If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.** **We look forward to hearing from you!** **--- Please provide your CV in English ---** **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. (https://www.3m.com/3M/en\_US/careers-us/stay-connected/insights-for-candidates/) If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page. At 3M, we believe diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. We seek and value differences in people! This Job ad is addressed to all potential candidates. As an equal opportunity employer 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity-related matters, age or disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under applicable local law. **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.** **3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement** Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please access the linked document by clicking here (http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1274940O/3m-jobs-country-data-privacy-statements-external.pdf) , select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms. At 3M we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to global challenges at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews. 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.