Senior Research Scientist - Materials

Requisition Number: 60399

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

Scope of Position:Lead and provide technical support to new glass innovation programs. Invent and optimize compositions for new glass and glass-ceramic materials and product applications; Capture associated intellectual property with patent attorneys. Collaborate with process research and innovation teams. Provide fundamental understanding of glass structure and property relationships for new product inventions. Utilize modeling and characterization tools with colleagues within Glass Research and other organizations across Corning’s technology community.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Devise experimental plans and execute critical experiments
• Review relevant internal and external literature
• Document and present experimental and modeling results
• Work closely with team members in product and process development organizations
• Interface and collaborate with commercial, engineering and manufacturing colleagues
• Maintain safe and clean work environment

Required Skills:

• PhD or MS Degree and 3-5 years of work experience in relevant industry or lab environment

• Background in material science, glass, or geology
• Technically curious, self-motivated, and able to work independently and in teams
• Ability to develop and execute experimental plans
• Knowledge of characterization tools for bulk and surface properties of materials
• Hands-on technical aptitude
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written
• Attention to detail, rigorous execution of work and documentation
• 能够管理多个革命制度党orities at once

Desired Skills:

• Experience/background in glass melting and refractory materials
• Leadership experience
• Glass forming knowledge
• Modeling proficiency
• Knowledge of material mechanical properties and fracture mechanics
• Optical sciences proficiency
• Proficiency in chemistry and chemical durability of materials
• Able to transition materials/products from research through development and beyond

This position supports immigration sponsorship

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourValuesand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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.