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Senior Staff Scientist - Materials

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Date: Jun 16, 2026

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 75779

 

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, automotive, and solar 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 
  • Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

 

Role Purpose

  • Work with business partners to identify new single crystal materials solutions to address market needs in semiconductor technologies and/or aerospace and defense markets
  • Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing teams to identify, make, and scale new materials 
  • Benchmark performance of competitive products, processes and alternative technologies
  • Supporting customer engagements by providing technical expertise and fundamentals

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop fundamental understanding of single crystal growth processes and drive improvements to current processes to increase yield or quality of products. 
  • Engage across the business team – R,D,&E, production, commercial, sales-  to troubleshoot and improve existing product lines
  • Lead technical investigations into materials growth, properties, or application including experimental planning, execution, data analysis, and communicating results providing impact.
  • Conduct failure mode analysis to determine root cause and identify path to improve performance, yields, costs and safety.
  • Work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Experiences/Education - Required

  • PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Solid-state Chemistry, Physical Chemistry or other relevant field AND 10 years experience
  • Deep technical understanding of single crystal materials and their optical properties
  • Demonstrated deep knowledge and skills in understanding material growth and characterizaton methods
  • Proven ability to define, execute, analyze, and communicate results from experiments
  • Proven ability to perform independent scientific work from concept to documentation
  • Ability to make data-driven decisions by combining analytical thinking with practical judgment
  • Ability to work independently and to interface with large teams, working across departmental/discipline boundaries
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills 

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Practical experience in vertical Bridgman single crystal growth and growth of large crystals
  • Working knowledge of optical materials, including glass and glass ceramics. 
  • Working knowledge of metrology related to the optical properties and characteristics of material

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 

The range for this position is $139,499.00 - $191,812.00 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.

 

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.


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