Job Description

Requisition Number: 72186

 

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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.​   

 

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The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.

JOB SUMMARY & FUNCTIONS :

 

The purpose of this position is:

Works in Biocoat and/or Reagents areas. Coats a variety of Biocoat products that meet required specifications using automated and/or manual procedures. Manufactures multiple biological products, primarily Matrigel using well defined processes.

 

The position includes significant duties, such as:

• Performs coatings of all standard biocoat products.
• Makes buffers and sets up production runs. Prepares and tests tissue fractions.
• May assist in quality control testing on a variety of products.
• Performs cell isolations, culture, and cryopreservation of primary cells and/or cultured cell lines.
• Interacts with Quality Assurance to identify non-conformance issues.
• Manufactures products using centrifugation, buffer extractions, filtration, and dialysis methods.
• Assembles kits and performs simple vialing and media production.
• Uses ERP system to perform production transactions.
• Participates in other plant activities including Kaizens and 5S blitzes.

Working Conditions:

Good working conditions. Works in clean rooms, general lab, and cold room ranging from 2 to minus 8 degrees Celsius, where specified PPE for each area is required. Frequently lifts and/or moves material and/or objects up to 50 pounds. May handle hazardous material in controlled environment.

 

Education:  

High School Diploma or GED required.

 

Experience:

1-3 years experience required working in a laboratory, life sciences environment.

 

 

 

The range for this position is ​$29.00 hourly rate - $32.50 hourly rate. 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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A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our 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 (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a 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.

 

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. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com .

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