R&D Glass & Materials Scientist for Breakthroughs

Corning Incorporated; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Pension plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Corning Incorporated employs an R&D-focused Materials Scientist to advance glass research and characterization through hands-on experiments and data-driven analysis. The role emphasizes strong safety practices and precise documentation in a fast-paced team setting.

Responsibilities include sample handling, instrumental measurements, data organization, and collaboration with scientists and engineers to design project work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Materials Science/Engineering or related field with relevant lab or glass research experience.
• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail in lab work and documentation.
• Proficiency with data collection, organization, and interpretation using spreadsheets and Office tools.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, communicate clearly, and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, label, handle, and track samples through lab workflows.
• Execute experiments and measurements using standard lab methods.
• Characterize glass and related materials.
• Analyze and summarize data using digital tools.
• Document results in presentations and technical records.
• Coordinate sample movement across teams and improve workflows.
• Maintain clean, organized lab spaces and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Materials science

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related

Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related

Tools

Characterization instruments

Job description

Corning Incorporated employs an R&D-focused Materials Scientist to advance glass research and characterization through hands-on experiments and data-driven analysis. The role emphasizes strong safety practices and precise documentation in a fast-paced team setting.

Responsibilities include sample handling, instrumental measurements, data organization, and collaboration with scientists and engineers to design project work.