Field Application Scientist -L.A. Area or San Diego Area - California

Requisition Number: 62872

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. 

As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Scope of Position:  The purpose of this role is to drive the incremental growth of the cell culture, bioprocess, cell and gene therapy, and drug discovery product portfolios.  In this role, you will build technical credibility with customers by providing scientific and strategic support for implementation of Corning products into bioprocess and drug discovery workflows.  This includes areas of vaccine, viral vector, and cell therapy process development and production.  An additional area of focus is supporting the 3D cell culture and advanced surfaces portfolio for researchers completing basic biological research and pursuing drug discovery projects.  You will serve as the customer’s primary technical point of contact and ensure their overall satisfaction with the products, services, and support provided by Corning.  The activities are mainly for technical responses, technical seminars/workshops, developing technical content, and hands-on training to end users together with sales managers.  You will need in-depth knowledge of bioprocess and cell therapy markets as well as technical R&D trends.

TERRITORY:  GREATER L.A. AREA - GREATER SAN DIEGO AREA - UTAH - COLORADO

Day to Day Responsibilities: 

• Assist sales managers and specialist team to find and close bioprocess, media, and 3D cell culture sales opportunities by providing solutions that meet/exceed financial targets
• Provide on-site technical support to customers
• Provide in-depth pre- and post-sales process development support of key products in the form of technical talks, on-site product demonstration/training, and process optimization
• Establish and leverage technical credibility to meet customer expectation and gain commitment from customer to use Corning technology/platform
• Provide continuous troubleshooting support and knowledge to customers via e-mails, phone calls, onsite visits, and workshops
• Align customer’s technical expectations with the division’s capabilities and plans, including specification management and the articulation of a clear business case to support changes
• Serve as technical consultant to projects both internally and externally
• Establish contact and develop working relationships with appropriate resources within the technical societies and key accounts
• Support marketing efforts through contribution to marketing collateral as technical subject matter expert
• Provide market insight, competitive products, and product feedback to commercial and development teams
• Contribute to development of applications knowledge, experimental designs, and technical documents

Required Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a sciences discipline, preferably in biotechnology, bioengineering, or biological sciences

Required Years and Area of Experience:  

• Minimum 6+ years of cell culture experience
• Minimum 2+ years of large-scale production and/or industry experience

Required Skills: 

• Ability to optimize and troubleshoot cell culture workflows
• Proven track record of developing and executing process development protocols
• Familiarity with scale up technologies including bioreactors for cell culture
• Experience with single use and closed system technology
• Good understanding of Cell and Gene Therapy market and trends
• Familiarity with cGMP

Travel Requirements:  

• 50% Domestic, 5% International
• Should currently reside in proximity to San Diego or Los Angeles, CA
• Prefer proximity to international or regional airport

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: 

• Monday – Friday, standard business hours
• Position will work remotely

Desired Experience / Qualifications / Skills: 

• MS degree in a technical discipline, preferably in biotechnology/biological sciences (PhD preferred)
• Bioprocess R&D and production experience
• Experience with vaccine and/or viral vector (AAV, Adenovirus, and/or Lentivirus) production
• Familiarity with stem cell and/or immunotherapy workflows
• Experience working with CMOs and managing projects
• Basic knowledge of Spanish

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is  $104,889.00   -  $144,223.00 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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Corning Puts YOU First! 

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. 

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. 
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.  
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. 
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.   
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.