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Laboratory Technologist*
3M Company · 🇺🇸 US, Texas, Austin
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description: Laboratory Technologist 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 wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Laboratory Technologist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. 3M Electrical Markets Division (EMD) is seeking a technologist to support technical activities related to product development, process improvement, testing, documentation, and operational support. This entry-level technologist role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with strong technical curiosity, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and laboratory teams. The technologist will assist in executing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, maintaining technical records, supporting product or process trials, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Here, you will make an impact by: • Supporting laboratory, pilot, or manufacturing trials under the guidance of engineers, scientists, or senior technologists. • Preparing materials, samples, equipment, and documentation for testing or evaluation. • Conducting routine testing, measurements, and data collection using established procedures. • Recording, organizing, and summarizing technical data accurately and in a timely manner. • Assisting with troubleshooting product, process, or equipment issues. • Following standard operating procedures, safety requirements, and quality guidelines. • Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment. • Managing equipment calibration. • Supporting continuous improvement projects related to productivity, quality, cost, and safety. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain. • Participating in team meetings and communicating project status, observations, and technical findings. • Documenting experimental data and observations in technical notebooks or electronic files. Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: • Associate's degree (completed and verified prior to start) and two (2) years of experience in a technical, engineering, manufacturing, laboratory, or science-related field. OR • High School Diploma/GED (completed and verified prior to start) and five (5) years of experience in a technical, engineering, manufacturing, laboratory, or science-related field. Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • Experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, product development, or technical support environment. • Familiarity with materials testing, process documentation, or quality systems. • Experience using measurement tools, laboratory equipment, or production equipment. • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills. • Ability to communicate technical information clearly. • Interest in developing technical capability within EMD-related products, materials, or processes. • Ability to work with minimal supervision (self-motivated) and in teams • Ability to follow technical procedures and work instructions. • Strong attention to detail and