Senior Research Scientist

Senior Research Scientist

** Date:
** Aug 11, 2026

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* Location:

** Corning, NY, US, 14831

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 77228

** The company built on breakthroughs. ​ *
* ** Join us.​ *
* 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

** Role Purpose*
* + Lead and provide technical support to new materials innovation programs

+ Invent and optimize compositions for new glass and glass-ceramics and product applications; capture associated intellectual property with patent attorneys

+ Collaborate with process research and innovation teams

+ Coordinate with and/or direct laboratory technicians

+ Solve technical problems associated with process innovations or manufacturing operations

+ Provide fundamental understanding of glass structure and property relationships for new product inventions

+ Utilize modeling and characterization tools with colleagues within Inorganic Materials and other organizations across Corning's technology community

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Devise experimental plans and execute critical experiments

+ Review relevant internal and external literature

+ Document and present experimental and modeling results

+ Work closely with team members in product and process development organizations

+ Interface and collaborate with commercial, engineering and manufacturing colleagues

+ Maintain safe and clean work environment.

** Experiences/Education - Required*
* + PhD in Physics, Glass Science, or Geology and 5-10 years of work experience in relevant industry or lab environment

+ Background in material science, glass, physics, chemistry or geology

+ Experience/background in optical materials and applications

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Experience with non-silicate and non-oxide materials

+ Technically curious, self-motivated, and able to work independently and in teams

+ Ability to develop and execute experimental plans

+ Hands-on technical aptitude

+ Strong communication skills - verbal and written

+ Attention to detail, rigorous execution of work and documentation

+ Able to manage multiple priorities at once

+ Up to 20% travel required both domestic and international

** Experiences/Education - Desired*
* + Leadership experience

+ Glass forming knowledge

+ Modeling proficiency

+ Knowledge of material mechanical properties and fracture mechanics

+ Proficiency in chemistry and chemical durability of materials

+ Able to transition materials/products from research through development and beyond

+ Knowledge of characterization tools for bulk and surface properties of materials

** This position does not support immigration sponsorship.*
* The range for this position is $ - $ 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…