What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Scientist, Chemical Durability position at Corning?
Requisition Number : 66569
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
The responsibilities of this position will include supporting various R&D projects by designing and implementing new test procedures and characterization capabilities in the Chemical Durability laboratory, as well as carrying out and expanding established testing and characterization capabilities. The candidate will be involved in projects that require a fundamental understanding of glass corrosion, dissolution, etching, and glass surface engineering. This position requires a detailed understanding of glass surface science and chemical durability concepts with an extensive practical knowledge of experimental design and governing reactions. Other expectations for this role include supporting customer interactions, an ability to build an internal and external professional network, writing technical reports, and contributing to intellectual property.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Acts as a technical expert in the Chemical Durability area
- Employs hands-on laboratory approach to solve fundamental problems and contribute to product development and process research
- Designs, builds, and / or modifies laboratory equipment or processes to complete a desired task
- Designs and executes experiments to solve problems or develop new processes or products
- Provides technical guidance to technicians and scientists within the group
- Uses rigorous processes and technical knowledge to build fundamental understanding
- Document ideas and contributions in IDs, technical reports, and refereed publications
- Identifies and articulates problems and develops and executes creative approaches to solving them
- Provides day-to-day problem-solving support to Research, Development, and Manufacturing
- Deliver technical presentations to customers, teams, and at seminars and conferences
- Functions as a team member or team leader on focused projects
Required Education and Experience
Desired Skills
This position supports immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $86,728.00 - $119,251.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.
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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.
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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com .
Salary : $86,728 - $119,251
