Glass Lab Technician: Color & Chemistry Expert

Libbey; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Libbey in Toledo, Ohio seeks a Lab Technician to support the Physical-Chemical Laboratory with analyses of finished and in-process products and verify raw material quality to support quality control.

You will collaborate with batch, furnace, production and quality teams, perform daily analyses, manage lab budget and maintain equipment and inventories, and contribute to training and knowledge sharing.

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 with limited direction.
• Flexible schedule, including weekend availability when special circumstances require it.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power BI, Copilot, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel to Libbey Mexico facility once per year.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

SPC

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Microsoft Power BI

MS Office

Travel to Mexico

Education

Associate degree in Technical Studies or related field

Tools

UV-Vis spectrophotometers

Analytical balances

Optical microscopes

Wire cutters

Job description

Libbey in Toledo, Ohio seeks a Lab Technician to support the Physical-Chemical Laboratory with analyses of finished and in-process products and verify raw material quality to support quality control.

You will collaborate with batch, furnace, production and quality teams, perform daily analyses, manage lab budget and maintain equipment and inventories, and contribute to training and knowledge sharing.