Senior Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry Scientist

Senior Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry Scientist

Corning Incorporated | Posted Mar 2

Full-time

New York

This position will be responsible for the analysis of polymeric related materials using liquid and gas chromatography with mass spectrometry techniques. A variety of methods may need developing to deliver the necessary information to customers. Customer interaction is necessary for establishing scope to develop a clear understanding of the requirements of the measurements for project support or improving manufacturing processes. Suggesting measurements and experiments is a strong requirement.

Operating safely in the laboratory is required as well as maintaining a quality analysis program. Writing technical reports and contributing to intellectual property is also an expectation in this role.

• Manages equipment and resources to keep lab running safely.
• Designs and executes experiments to solve problems or develop new processes or products.
• Uses rigorous processes and technical knowledge to build fundamental understanding.
• Works in a multi-disciplinary team with other scientists, engineers, and technicians.
• Provides inputs and documents ideas with contributions to internal documents and external publications.
• Makes recommendations for purchasing new equipment, including identifying vendors, collecting quotes, and tracking orders.
• Identifies and articulates problems and develops and executes approaches to solving them.
• Provides day‑to‑day problem‑solving support to Research, Development, and Manufacturing.
• Runs and modifies testing processes.
• Documents data and writes reports for laboratory processes and instrumentation.
• Identifies problems and opportunities of significance that are important to customers and markets.
• Makes technical presentations to customers and at conferences.
• Functions as a team member or team leader on focused projects.
• Supports and/or leads continuous improvement activities on products, processes and cost reduction projects.
• Acts as a technical expert in a specific field.

• Minimum M.S. degree with 2 years of post‑graduate experience directly aligned with organic analysis using separation science.
• Extensive chromatography (UPLC/HPLC and GC) and mass spectrometry experience is required, as well as demonstrated experience in instrumental maintenance and repair.
• Application of analytical techniques for polymers and polymer additives.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.

• Gel Permeation Chromatography analysis.
• Knowledge of Extractable/Leachable experiments.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $87,079.00 – $ assuming full‑time status. Starting pay is dependent on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions. Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Health and well‑being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company‑paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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.

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