Manufacturing Associate I

Requisition Number: 78843

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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.​   

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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

The purpose of this position is:

Performs operations to produce media products such as sterile cell culture media, salt solutions, reagents, buffers, antibiotics, therapeutics, and other sterile and non-sterile solutions. Performs aseptic operations, including filling; formulates liquids or prepares powders.

This position includes significant duties such as:

• Performs aseptic operation inside and outside of clean room environment

• Performs clean room sterile operations; washes and sterilizes following SOPs

• Sterilizes production items by using the Autoclaves and Dry Heat Ovens

• Assists with the changeover of all manufacturing equipment as specified

• Assists with Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) validations as needed

• Performs Clean In Place (CIP) and Steam In Place (SIP) operations for all necessary process equipment

• Rotates to various pre and post filling positions (prepping materials, packing, labeling, rework, bagging, etc.) as production needs are required

• Stocks all gowning materials for production

• Formulates liquid products following cGMP and Standard Operating Procedures

• Performs activities to support the production of powder and liquid products through weighing, milling, packaging and labeling of chemical components

• Performs torque and fill checks as specified for bottle runs

• Maintains cleanliness and housekeeping for all manufacturing areas

• Attains qualification in one or more designated process and operation per current Training Matrix

• Documents all activities within batch record using current good documentation (cGMP) standards

• Assists as necessary to train new employees on manufacturing operations and tasks

• Performs basic PeopleSoft functions as required

• Contributes to continuous improvement efforts (iKaizen, Safety, Lean, etc.)

Working Conditions:

Somewhat disagreeable conditions present. Works in a manufacturing environment, where regularly exposed to automated equipment lines and the noise and/or vibration resulting from them. Requires use of PPE. Frequently lifts or moves up to 50 lbs. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and chemicals. May occasionally require use of respirator or mask. Work hours 3pm to 11pm.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required

Experience:

3 - 12 months’ experience

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is ​$22.88 hourly rate - $25.74 hourly rate.  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. 

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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.

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.