Lab Techician

Requisition Number: 78518

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.  

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

Scope of Position:

In this role, you will be directly reporting to the QC Lab Analyst and indirectly to the Quality Site Lead to ensure Quality Control laboratory testing, incoming Quality Control raw material inspection, and document control support duties are completed to support the quality goals / metrics of the manufacturing plant. In doing so, you will directly support the growth of a Fortune 500 subsidiary responsible for manufacturing serum and media products for life science and pharmaceutical applications.  We also look for you to comply to in-house and/or external specifications, standards such as cGMPs, 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485:2016, and Quality System Procedures.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Subject matter expertise and testing responsibilities in the following areas:
  • Microbiology:
    • Perform and review biological/microbiological testing including USP/EP/ 9CFR sterility, bacteriastasis/fungistasis, bioburden, endotoxin, USP/EP growth promotion, within Class 1,000 / Class 100 cleanroom areas.
    • Perform and review environmental / personnel monitoring of cleanrooms including viable and non-viable air sampling and surface sampling to evaluate cleanliness.
      • Maintain and organize test results to support tread monitoring.
    • Perform and review applicable tests for RO / DI water systems of the site.
  • Biochemistry / Chemistry:
    • Perform and review applicable wet biochemistry / chemistry testing on raw materials and finished products.
    • Perform and review biochemical assays including hemoglobin, total protein, Iron Fortification / Iron Assay, and etc.
  • Cell Culture:
    • Perform and review cell culture testing including performance testing, growth promotion testing, trypsinization, and other protocols as required.
• Third Party Contract Test Laboratories:
  • • Submit product samples for applicable biochemistry / chemistry / virus testing at third party contract test laboratories and review received results for accuracy.
• Manages and distributes manufacturing samples to retention/stability storage (as appropriate) and staging locations for post-production testing.
• Perform and review verification of calibration and preventive maintenance of equipment and keep the equipment in general working order within the laboratory. Maintain associated records.
• Compile and organize quality control related documentation and ensure all documents are filed in a manner that allows for easy access for regulatory and customer audits.
• Conducts incoming QC inspection and release of raw materials upon receipt.
• Assists with management critical dates of quality department deliverables and drive for on-time closure (i.e., release turnaround time, OOS investigations, nonconformances, CAPAs, etc.).
• Oversee controlled records management, including document control logging, scanning, and filing (i.e. calibration records, water testing, raw material CoAs, etc.) in a timely and efficient manner that allows for easy access for regulatory and customer audits.
• Conduct the review and revision of procedures, specifications and forms as needed.

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:

• 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday

Required Education:

•  4-year Biology Degree or Chemistry degree

Required Years and Area of Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering and/or Quality; specifically in a laboratory setting.

Required Skills:

• Ability to develop, update and train on SOPs.
• Competent to learn to prior knowledge of ISO standards and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Good organizational skills; strong time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed directions.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in a medical, pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment preferred
• Previous cell culture or microbiology laboratory experience preferred
• SAP and/or PeopleSoft experience preferred.
• Knowledge of computer programs, such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $61,758.00 - $84,917.00 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.  

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.