Research Scientist

Corning Incorporated is seeking a highly skilled Research Technician to join our team in the Characterization Sciences Optical Properties Laboratory. As a Research Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting a diverse portfolio of research, development, and production activities.

• Apply routine and non-routine analyses to characterize optical properties and performance of materials.
• Assist with methods development, instrument calibrations, troubleshooting, and quality control monitoring.
• Operate and maintain optical measurement instrumentation.
• Interact with sample submitters to understand purpose and define measurement needs.
• Tailor instrument configuration and sample handling to suit measurement needs.
• Maintain detailed records of testing and observations.
• Compile and analyze data.
• Generate and communicate data reports.
• Coordinate measurements and equipment usage with team members to maintain efficient workflow.
• Support efforts to develop new optical measurement methods.
• Recognize and troubleshoot instrumentation issues.
• Maintain good housekeeping and equipment organization within the laboratory.

• Minimum Associate's degree (Bachelors' degree preferred) with general background in physics, math, and chemistry.
• Hands-on analytical laboratory experience.
• Strong attention to details.
• Accurate data collection and record keeping.
• Strong written communication of observations and experimental results.
• Operation of analytical laboratory equipment.
• Technically curious, motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Hands-on technical aptitude.
• Proficient using MS Office (i.e. Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong technical communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Technical problem-solving experience using critical thinking and data-based decision-making skills.
• Desire and aptitude to learn fundamental understanding of optical principles, equipment, and methods.

• Familiarity with optical properties and general optical instrumentation.
• Understanding of general principles for absorption spectroscopy, refractometry and appearance (i.e. color, haze, gloss).
• Hands-on experience using optical measurement equipment (i.e. UV/Vis/NIR spectrophotometers, FTIR spectrometers, refractometers, colorimeters, photo detectors, optical sources, lasers, etc.).
• Ability to diagnose equipment issues and make minor repairs.

Corning Incorporated is committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO. We also offer a monetary peer-to-peer recognition program, health and well-being benefits, financial benefits, and professional development programs.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. 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.