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Sr. Scientist, Materials

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Date: Oct 31, 2025

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 71712

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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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.  

Role Purpose

The position requires use of thermodynamics modeling and experimentation to provide phase equilibria of multi-component systems.   When coupled with kinetics calculations, these tools will provide solutions to complex problems, e.g. glass reaction with refractory materials and crystallization and growth of crystalline phases within glass.  The skillset will support a variety of businesses and core fundamental glass technology.  The hybrid nature of this role will provide a bridge between the inorganic materials research & development capability group and the modeling & simulation teams.

Key Responsibilities

The day to day responsibilities include the use of FactSage thermodynamics software and other computational tools for glass reaction modeling.  The candidate will also possess strong laboratory glass melting and characterization skills.  Candidate will conduct experiments to validate and refine models.  The candidate will support glass research and development efforts across various business units including mobile consumer electronics, display technologies, advanced glass innovations, and optical fiber.  Documentation of technical advancements in the form of internal reports is expected. 

Travel as needed for on-site technical support, conferences, etc.  Travel < 5% of time.

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:  40 hour work week M-F, 9-5.  Schedule is flexible.

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Minimum of PhD is Materials Science and Engineering or equivalent.
  • Candidate must have expertise in thermodynamic and kinetics of materials. 
  • Candidate must have expertise in modeling using FactSage software. 
  • Candidate must have expertise in the creation of phase diagrams for multicomponent oxide systems.
  • Candidate must have strong experimental laboratory skills in order to compose new glass formulations and measure key properties.

Experiences/Education - Desired

It is desired that the candidate has a breadth of basic skills in materials science to understand the relationships between glass structure and physical properties.  Fundamental understanding of mechanical, optical, and electrical properties of materials is strongly desired.

 

 

This position supports immigration sponsorship. 

 

The range for this position is $79,003.00 - $108,630.00 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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