What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Scientist & Supervisor, X-ray Fluorescence position at Corning?
Requisition Number : 66839
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
Daily operation of XRF lab. Contribute to the delivery of R&D projects that generate new materials, processes and understanding. Prioritization of workload. Direct work of technicians. Develop methods, trouble shoot instrumentation issues, participate on project teams, develop short and long term strategy of lab, familiar with state-of-art in x-ray fluorescence spectrometry, coach and mentor colleagues. Periodically organize diverse teams of analysts to solve problems . Establish and maintain quality functions in the law. Act as a technical SME for the global QA labs and assist with the technology transfer.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Acts as a technical expert in a specific field
- Supervise a team of 4 technicians
- Manages equipment and resources to keep lab running in good working order
- Uses rigorous processes and technical knowledge to build fundamental understanding
- Provides inputs and / or documents ideas and contributions in IDs, RTRs, NTRs as well as refereed publications
- Makes recommendations for purchasing new equipment, including identifying vendors, collecting quotes and tracking orders
- Identifies and articulates problems as well as develops and executes approaches to solving them
- Provides day-to-day problem-solving support to Research, Development, and Manufacturing
- Develop new methods / applications as needs arise
- Documents data and writes reports for laboratory processes and instrumentation
- Makes technical presentations to customers and at conferences
- Functions as a team leader on focused projects.
- Trains / coaches new employees, technicians and interns, on laboratory processes, equipment and instrumentation
- Supports and / or leads continuous improvement activities on products, processes, and cost reduction products
- Supports technology transfer to Development receiver
- Travel requirements : 10% or less including occasional international travels.
Required Education and Experience
Desired Experience
This position does not support 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
