Field Application Scientist

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Date: Apr 4, 2025

Location: Maryland, MD, US

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 66720

 

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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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As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Scope of Position

The purpose of this role is to drive the incremental growth of the cell culture, bioprocess, cell and gene therapy, and drug discovery product portfolios. In this role, you will build technical credibility with customers by providing scientific and strategic support for implementation of Corning products into bioprocess and drug discovery workflows. This includes areas of vaccine, viral vector, and cell therapy process development and production. An additional area of focus is supporting the 3D cell culture and advanced surfaces portfolio for researchers completing basic biological research and pursuing drug discovery projects.

 

You will serve as the customer’s primary technical point of contact and ensure their overall satisfaction with the products, services, and support provided by Corning. The activities are mainly for technical responses, technical seminars/workshops, developing technical content, and hands-on training to end users together with sales managers. You will need in-depth knowledge of bioprocess and cell therapy markets as well as technical R&D trends. 

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Support sales managers and specialist team to find and close bioprocess, media, and advanced surface sales opportunities by providing solutions that meet/exceed financial targets. 
  • Provide on-site technical support to customers. 
  • Provide in-depth pre- and post-sales process development support of key products in the form of technical talks, on-site product demonstration/training, and process optimization. 
  • Establish and leverage technical credibility to meet customer expectation and gain commitment from customer to use Corning technology/platform. 
  • Provide continuous troubleshooting support and knowledge to customers via e-mails, phone calls, onsite visits, and workshops. 
  • Aligns customer’s technical expectations with the division’s capabilities and plans, including specification management and the articulation of a clear business case to support changes. 
  • Serve as technical consultant to projects both internally and externally. 
  • Maintain close relationships with sales and marketing team to support business targets, identify trends and opportunities and resolve technical problems that customers are facing using our products. 
  • Contribute to development of applications knowledge, experimental designs, and technical documents. 
  • Provide market insight, competitive products, voice of customer, and product feedback to commercial and development teams. 
  • Establish contact and develop working relationship with appropriate resources within technical societies and key accounts. 


Travel Requirements:  50-75% domestic assigned territory

Requirements

  • Should currently reside in Baltimore, MD or Philly, PA area.  Prefer proximity to international or regional airports
  • Bachelor’s degree in a sciences discipline, preferably in biotechnology or biological sciences. 
  • Minimum 8+ years of cell culture experience. 
  • Minimum 2+ years of large-scale production and/or industry experience. 
  • Proven track record of developing and executing bioprocess development protocols. 
  • Familiarity with in vivo, ex vivo and/or in vitro 3D cell culture techniques. 
  • Familiarity with SUT and/or bioreactors.
  • Basic understanding of operating in a cGMP environment. 
  • Good understanding of cell and gene therapy market and trends.

Desired Skills

  • Prefer PhD degree in life sciences. 
  • Bioprocess R&D and production experience. 
  • Experience with vaccine and/or viral vector (AAV, Adenovirus, and/or Lentivirus) production. 
  • Familiarity with stem cell and/or immunotherapy workflows. 
  • Experience working with CMOs and managing projects. 
  • Experience working with instrument control software (i.e. DeltaV, Biocommand). 
  • DOE Certification Education and Experience (minimum required for consideration). 
  • MS degree in a technical discipline, preferably in biotechnology/biological sciences (PhD preferred).
  • Prefer fluency in Spanish.

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 


The range for this position is $94,454.00 - $129,875.00 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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