Quality Systems Lab Technician

Corning Inc.; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Quality Lab Technician to own all lab equipment and testing procedures in Blacksburg, ensuring accuracy for raw material testing, product release, and production support. You will lead maintenance, calibration, and safety while collaborating with Quality and Engineering on standards and new measurement protocols.

Ideal candidates have an Associate's degree with 3–5 years in a quality lab, experience in data analysis (Excel/JMP), and knowledge of MSA, SPC, and risk-based

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a quality laboratory or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with lab equipment operation, maintenance, and quality testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical owner of all lab equipment and testing procedures, ensuring accuracy and performance for incoming raw material, outgoing product lot release, and production support testing.
• Lead daily lab equipment control strategies, including maintenance, calibration, and safety oversight.
• Collaborate with Division Quality and Engineering teams to support measurement standardization and implementation of new measurement equipment and protocols.
• Lead review and corrective actions from standards testing; drive root cause analysis and engineering solutions.
• Provide key support to the Measurement System Analysis (MSA) program and lean/continuous improvement initiatives across the lab.
• Support new product and new supplier development laboratory testing protocols.
• Serve as the lab technical representative at physical reviews and provide technical support to internal and external lab customers.
• Troubleshoots complex equipment and measurement issues using structured problem-solving methods.
• Communicates technical findings clearly to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Manages multiple concurrent lab priorities effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Drives continuous improvement in lab safety, data integrity, and operational efficiency

Skills

Lab equipment operation

Data analysis

Six Sigma Green Belt

MSA programs

SPC

Quality testing procedures

Education

Associate's degree

3-5 years experience in quality lab

Tools

JMP

Excel

Job description

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The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations- not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Scope of Position

Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science — and quality is at the heart of everything we make. The Quality Lab Technician serves as the technical owner of the Blacksburg Quality Lab, ensuring the accuracy, performance, and continuous improvement of all laboratory equipment and testing procedures that support incoming raw material testing, product lot release, and production support activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as technical owner of all lab equipment and testing procedures, ensuring accuracy and performance for incoming raw material, outgoing product lot release, and production support testing
• Lead daily lab equipment control strategies, including maintenance, calibration, and safety oversight
• Collaborate with Division Quality and Engineering teams to support measurement standardization and implementation of new measurement equipment and protocols
• Lead review and corrective actions from standards testing; drive root cause analysis and engineering solutions
• Provide key support to the Measurement System Analysis (MSA) program and lean/continuous improvement initiatives across the lab
• Support new product and new supplier development laboratory testing protocols
• Serve as the lab technical representative at physical reviews and provide technical support to internal and external lab customers
• Troubleshoots complex equipment and measurement issues using structured problem-solving methods
• Communicates technical findings clearly to stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Manages multiple concurrent lab priorities effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Drives continuous improvement in lab safety, data integrity, and operational efficiency

Education & Experience Requirements

• Associate's degree and/or 3-5 years of experience in a quality laboratory or manufacturing environment
• Experience with lab equipment operation, maintenance, and quality testing procedures
• Proficiency with data collection and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, JMP)

Desired Skills

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent performance excellence training
• Experience with Measurement System Analysis (MSA) programs
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and statistical troubleshooting methodologies
• Familiarity with incoming raw material testing and product lot release testing procedures
• Experience supporting new product development laboratory testing protocols

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $69,880.00-$96,085.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability,veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail] .

Nearest Major Market: Blacksburg
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia