Laboratory Technician

Libbey’s Lab Technician supports the Physical-Chemical Laboratory by performing technical and administrative tasks, including physical and chemical analyses of finished and in-process products when required. Verify raw material quality and report results that support glass manufacturing quality control. ​ 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

Operational 


* Collaborate daily with batch, furnace, production, and quality control teams to provide updates, reports, and recommended actions. 



* ​​Perform daily physical and color analyses to support Toledo plant production. ​  



* ​​Manage the laboratory budget and ensure equipment, reagents, and consumables are stocked, maintained, and available for use. ​  



* Develop and maintain knowledge libraries to support training and knowledge transfer. 

 

Decision-Making Authority 

Key areas delegated for independent decision -making include: 


* Validate physical and color analysis results and determine when repeat testing is required. 



* Place and monitor orders for reagents and consumables to prevent interruptions in physicochemical analyses. 



* Coordinate communication with internal and external laboratories. 



* Lead, influence and empower the organization to fulfill our purpose (living our legacy, shaping our future, and winning as one). 



* Cultivate a diverse and inclusive culture where associates can thrive, make us better and fuel ideas/innovations to ensure our long-term success. 

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS 


* ​​Associate degree in Technical Studies or related field. ​  



* ​​At least 1 year of work experience. ​  



* ​​Basic knowledge of analytical chemistry and analytical instrumentation. ​  



* Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC). 



* Ability to work effectively under pressure. 



* Strong attention to detail. 



* Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 



* Self-motivated and able to manage assigned work with limited direction. 



* Flexible schedule, including weekend availability when special circumstances require it. 



* Proficiency with Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, Power BI, Copilot, and PowerPoint. 



* Ability to travel to the Libbey Mexico facility once per year. 

INDUSTRY SPECIFIC TRAINING  


* Libbey will provide this training; prior glass-specific experience is not required. 



* Raw materials used in tableware glass production, including chemical and physical properties. 



* Glass physical property analysis, including density, seed counts, blister counts, stone identification, and fracture analysis. 



* Glass optical property analysis, including color measurement. 



* Operation of laboratory equipment, including UV-visible spectrophotometers, analytical balances, optical microscopes, and wire cutters. 



* Basic glass mat...