Quality Assurance/Control Coordinator

Requisition Number: 46150

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have created new industries and transformed people’s lives.

Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to solve tough technology challenges.

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:

In this role, you will be reporting directly to the Plant Quality Manager. This position focuses on product documentation review and release, project support, calibration coordination and liaison between the Plant and key stakeholders. We look for you to work closely with other functions within the organization (Engineering, Operations, Development and Procurement) and be responsible for driving an improved Customer experience with our products.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Ensure product is tested and documentation is complete to support product release.
• Coordinate Plant calibration control activities.
• Perform and review environmental monitoring of manufacturing areas.
• Support customer and regulatory audits.
• Perform internal audits.
• Responsible for reporting, metrics and periodic review of data/issues.
• Support applicable Plant projects.
• Support Plant Safety programs to provide a safe working environment.
• Achieve applicable department requirements for safety, quality, product release and cost.

Travel Requirements:

• Negligible

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:

• 40+ hours, Monday – Friday.  Standard business hours.
• Support for production day shift as required.
• Occasional off-hour support needed.

Required Education:

• Two year (Associates) + 2 years of quality assurance or manufacturing experience within a production environment.
• Or will consider High school diploma + 5 years of quality assurance or manufacturing experience within a production environment.

Required Skills:

• Flexibility to multitask and prioritize work on an independent basis in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent cross functional communication skills
• Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Desired Skills:

• Previous Quality Control experience in a manufacturing or technical function.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Experience with procedure and work instruction development.
• Experience with internal auditing.

Soft Skills:

• Flexibility to work within a dynamic team and provide training to others.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively on all levels of an organization

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

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. Please contact us to request accommodation.