Assistant Glass Blower - Scientific Lab Glassware

BR INSTRUMENT CORP; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Plan

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan & Lift Insurance

Job summary

BR Instrument Corp in Easton, MD is seeking an Assistant Glass Blower to support lampworkers in fabricating, repairing, and modifying laboratory glassware. You will work with torches, lathes, and precision tubing to meet exact specifications and tolerances.

The role suits someone with foundational glasswork experience who wants to build a career in scientific glassblowing. Training will be provided, with an emphasis on safety and craftsmanship in a long-established manufacturer of laboratory

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior experience in scientific/technical glassblowing preferred; will train candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Comfortable working with open flame, compressed gas systems, and high temperatures
• Strong hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to follow precise instructions
• Willingness to complete on-the-job training and/or formal glassblowing coursework

Responsibilities

• Assist scientific glassblowers with fabrication, repair, and modification of laboratory glassware (flasks, condensers, manifolds, tubing assemblies, custom apparatus)
• Set up and operate glassworking lathes, torches, and annealing ovens
• Cut, join, and shape borosilicate and/or quartz glass under supervision
• Measure and verify dimensions and wall thickness against technical drawings and specifications
• Anneal finished pieces to relieve internal stress and prevent cracking
• Inspect finished work for defects, leaks, and dimensional accuracy
• Maintain and organize tools, torches, gas lines, and workstations
• Follow all safety protocols for handling open flame, compressed gases, and hot glass
• Package and prepare finished glassware for shipment
• Maintain accurate production records and job documentation
• Familiar with Saftey Procedures

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Torch handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Glassworking lathe

Torch usage

Annealing ovens

Dimensional measurement

Job description

BR Instrument Corp in Easton, MD is seeking an Assistant Glass Blower to support lampworkers in fabricating, repairing, and modifying laboratory glassware. You will work with torches, lathes, and precision tubing to meet exact specifications and tolerances.

The role suits someone with foundational glasswork experience who wants to build a career in scientific glassblowing. Training will be provided, with an emphasis on safety and craftsmanship in a long-established manufacturer of laboratory