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Inorganic Materials Intern - Summer 2026

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Date: Dec 5, 2025

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 72184

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​                    

                                                          

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

 

Come break through with us.  

 

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with: 

  • Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
  • Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
  • Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
  • Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
  •  Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

Role Purpose

The position is an internship in the Inorganic Materials R&D group.  The research projects that the intern will be involved to include optical interaction with materials; utilizing specific wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum to modify the materials structures or using material structures to modify wavelengths.

Key Responsibilities

The day to day responsibilities include lab experimentation including melting and characterizing new glass materials, study of optical interaction, and data collection/analysis.  The experimental results and data analysis will be documented in a report summarizing the work at the end of the internship.

 

Program Perks:

  • Competitive salaries
  • Assistance with housing and travel
  • Meaningful project and final project presentation

 


Intern Activities:

  • Social and networking opportunities
  • Weekly tech talks
  • Community involvement

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Candidate should be pursuing a bachelors in Physics. 
  • Experience in laboratory research or as a teaching assistant is highly desired.
  • Mathematical and data analysis, spectroscopy
  • Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2026 (May 27-July 31, 2026) with a graduation date of December 2026 or later
  • Be interested in working for Corning, Inc after graduation, if presented with a full-time job opportunity.
  • Be willing to work in Corning, New York

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Experience working with glass
  • Candidate should possess excellent written and oral communication skills

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 

​The range for this position is $1,635.00 - $3,185.00 biweekly.  Starting pay for the successful applicant is prescribed based on geographic location, nature of position, and year in school.

 

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

 

 

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.


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