Advanced Materials Technician – High-Temp Lab & Testing

Corning, Inc.; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

Pension plan (100% paid by company)

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid parental leave

401(k) with matching

Employee recognition program

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a Materials Technician to provide technical laboratory support for materials testing and process development.

The role involves sample preparation, operating high-temperature equipment, data collection, reporting, and collaborating with engineering teams to advance material performance across Corning’s businesses. Responsibilities include performing metals, refractory, glass and ceramic testing, preparing samples, and maintaining safety standards in a dynamic lab

Qualifications

• Minimum AAS in technical or science major.
• 12–15 years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing support role.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Detail oriented with ability to follow written SOPs and verbal directions precisely.
• Capable of training others, conducting experiments, and reporting results.

Responsibilities

• Support metals, refractory, glass and ceramic testing in a lab environment to aid materials and manufacturing development.
• Prepare batch, glass and refractory samples for testing and analysis.
• Perform high-temperature testing and raw material characterization.
• Operate equipment for sample preparation and measurement and collect data.
• Maintain organized records and report results to internal customers and engineers.
• Support lab safety programs to ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Independent work

Detail oriented

Follow SOPs

Experiment monitoring

Documentation

Data reporting

High-temp handling

Problem solving

Education

AAS in technical or science

12–15 years lab/manufacturing experience

Tools

PAPR PPE knowledge

Job description

Corning Inc. is seeking a Materials Technician to provide technical laboratory support for materials testing and process development.

The role involves sample preparation, operating high-temperature equipment, data collection, reporting, and collaborating with engineering teams to advance material performance across Corning’s businesses. Responsibilities include performing metals, refractory, glass and ceramic testing, preparing samples, and maintaining safety standards in a dynamic lab