Lab Technician - 1st Shift

Lab Technician - 1st Shift

Date: Oct 27, 2026

Location: Kennebunk, ME, US, 04043

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 79434

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.

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

The purpose of this position is:

This position is responsible for the functional, in-lab testing of products produced or purchased by the Kennebunk plant. This testing assures that the products meet the minimum quality requirements prior to release for sale. As new products are introduced, this position will adapt validation tests as quality control tests and verify that newly validated products meet the minimum quality requirements. This position also tests products returned as a result of a customer complaint for functional compliance. This position must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and be able to follow written instructions.

This position includes significant duties such as:

• Performs functional quality control analysis of existing and future Bioassay, Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, and Storage products and provides test results to the QA Department.
• Troubleshoots production problems associated with Bioassay, Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, and Storage products using established and innovative testing techniques.
• Maintains all cell lines needed for functional analysis of products.
• Assists in the validation of new Bioassay, Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, and Storage products/processes and develops new and appropriate test methods for evaluating these new products and/or processes per request from the supervisor.
• Assists in the functional analysis of products manufactured under an SMR (Special Manufacturing Request), and/or received through the Customer Response System (CMS).
• Assists in the functional analysis of new products as outlined in the Quality Plans.
• Keeps precise and timely records of experimental procedures and data in Designated Lab Notebooks.
• Maintains quality lab records according to procedure.
• Keeps track of laboratory supplies and chemicals and stores them properly upon receipt.
• Assists in the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Follows all laboratory and plant safety rules and guidelines.
• Creates and/or updates laboratory procedures, as appropriate, using established Change Order System for document control.
• Establishes cooperation with plant personnel in order to carry out special manufacturing and/or testing needs.

Working Conditions: Somewhat disagreeable working conditions, due to presence of chemicals and fumes.

Education: High school Diploma or GED required. Experience: 1 - 3 years experience required to attain quality and quantity performance standards under normal supervision

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $27.75 hourly rate - $31.48 hourly rate. 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 of race, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.