Development Technician

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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, and automotive 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

Working within the Ion Exchange group to support new ion exchange development programs and fundamental understanding of chemically strengthening glass through ion exchange. This includes supporting key customer requests and internal projects by preparing samples and experimental requests, and managing sample flow through mechanical property evaluation, product qualification, and design of experiments (DOEs). You will also routinely support metrology data collection and summarization, samples inspections, and documentation.

• Sample prep for testing and assist with coordination of sample flow for DOEs, product qualification, and fundamental understanding.
• Perform stress measurements, frangibility tests on glass samples, and glass analysis/inspections/processing pre and post ion exchange.
• Support scientists with generating requests for glass processing and testing.
• Sample submission for testing, tracking and compilation of data.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets for data, inventory, shipping, sample processing etc.
• Generate/maintain documentation (Period reports, SOPs, safety documents, 5S.)
• Understanding onsite and offsite storage logistics to be able to send and retrieve items as needed.
• Participate on development project teams.

• Minimum of an bachelor’s degree in science or related technical field.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Ability to relate and track Quality Control specifications to process glass data
• Organized with good planning and time management skills.
• Ability to execute and track detailed DOEs, analyze and relate metrology results to process conditions
• Experience in collecting and compiling measurements using lab equipment such as precision balances and collaborating with characterization science resources.
• Ability to utilize detailed tracking systems for samples.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited day-to-day guidance
• Ability to track multiple work streams and work in a fast-paced environment under stringent deadlines.
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively across cultures
• Comfortable working with personnel at different levels (scientists, engineers, subject matter experts).
• Background in chemical handling, ion exchange, or material science preferred.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $71,274.00-$98,002.00 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.

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