Senior Polymer Formulation Scientist

Corning Inc.; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses and long-term Incentiv

100% company-paid pension

Comprehensive health benefits

Recognition program

Paid time off and wellness programs

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a technically skilled researcher to design, synthesize, and optimize polymer formulations for inks, adhesives, and coatings.

You will work on advanced materials, plan experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research into new products and technologies. The role requires a strong background in polymer chemistry and materials science, with experience in formulation development and data interpretation.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Adhesion Science, or related field.
• 0–5 years of experience in polymer formulation, materials development, or related research.

Responsibilities

• Design, synthesize, and characterize formulations for inks, adhesives, and coatings.
• Develop and optimize polymer systems to meet targeted application and performance needs.
• Explore new functional materials and apply structure–property relationships to solve technical challenges.
• Plan and execute experiments, analyze data, and translate findings into clear recommendations.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to move ideas from research into innovative products and technologies.
• Maintain thorough technical documentation and communicate results effectively to stakeholders.
• Stay current on emerging materials and formulation approaches to drive innovation.

Skills

Polymer Chemistry

Materials Science

Adhesion Science

Polymer Formulation

Data Interpretation

Experiment Design

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Adhesion Science, or related field

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Corning Inc. is seeking a technically skilled researcher to design, synthesize, and optimize polymer formulations for inks, adhesives, and coatings.

You will work on advanced materials, plan experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research into new products and technologies. The role requires a strong background in polymer chemistry and materials science, with experience in formulation development and data interpretation.