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 materials and manufacturing processes. 

• Raw material supplier visits. 

• Internal and external glass-specific training opportunities 

 
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS  

• Be Accountable: hold yourself responsible for achieving your goals and successfully executing against the organization's initiatives. 

• Continuous Improvement Mindset: act with curiosity, proactivelyidentifyingand implementing changes to enhance work processes andoutcomes. Consistentlyseekopportunities to improve efficiency,quality,and overall effectiveness.