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Staff Scientist, Formulation

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Date: May 13, 2025

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 68559

 

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.  

Scope of Position

Seeking a highly motivated and skilled Formulation Chemist to join our innovative team. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a solid foundation in Formulation Science to contribute to the development of advanced materials and processes in inks, adhesives, and coatings.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Design, synthesize, and characterize of organic formulations in the area of inks, adhesives and/or coatings
  • Perform material and process optimizations to achieve desired properties
  • Develop new routes for the preparation of advanced functional materials
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of results and present findings to multidisciplinary teams.
  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all experiments and findings
  • Collaborate with other scientific and engineering teams to integrate formulations into innovative products

Required Education and Experience

  • PhD with 3+ years' experience or Master's with 8+ years’ experience
  • Background in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field, with a focus on Formulation Chemistry for inks, adhesives and/or coatings
  • Demonstrated experience with formulation science and materials characterization techniques such as FTIR, XRD, SEM, TEM, etc.
  • Experience and interest to design and carry out hands on experimentation
  • Experience in initiating research activities 
  • Innovative thinking and creative

Desired Experience

  • Experience with polymer formulations
  • Experience with Sol-Gel Chemistry or particle dispersions
  • Strong organization skills, ability to manage multiple tasks

 

This position supports immigration sponsorship. 

 

The range for this position is $101,586.00 - $139,681.00 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.

 

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, and career from day one

  •  As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
  • 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.     
  • 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

 

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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