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Ion Exchange Development Technician

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Date: Nov 25, 2025

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 72133

 

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

Working within the Ion Exchange group to support new ion exchange development programs and fundamental understanding of chemically strengthening glass through ion exchange. This includes supporting key customer requests and internal projects by preparing samples and experimental requests, and managing sample flow through mechanical property evaluation, product qualification, and design of experiments (DOEs). You will also routinely support metrology data collection and summarization, samples inspections, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Sample prep for testing and assist with coordination of sample flow for DOEs, product qualification, and fundamental understanding.
  • Perform stress measurements, frangibility tests on glass samples, and glass analysis/inspections/processing pre and post ion exchange.
  • Support scientists with generating requests for glass processing and testing.
  • Sample submission for testing, tracking and compilation of data.
  • Create and maintain spreadsheets for data, inventory, shipping, sample processing etc.
  • Generate/maintain documentation (Period reports, SOPs, safety documents, 5S.)
  • Understanding onsite and offsite storage logistics to be able to send and retrieve items as needed.
  • Participate on development project teams.

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Minimum of an Associate Degree in Science or a related technical field.
  • Familiarity with tracking Quality Control specifications and relating them to process data.
  • Experience in executing and tracking DOEs and analyzing metrology results.
  • Proficiency in using lab equipment for data collection and measurement, such as precision balances.
  • Ability to utilize tracking systems for sample management.
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Background in chemical handling, ion exchange, or material science.
  • Experience in materials and optical characterization techniques, including glass metrology.
  • Understanding of the ion exchange process.

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 

The range for this position is $59,395.00 - $81,669.00 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. 

 

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.  
  • Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. 

 

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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