Chemical Scientist I

Job Title: Chemical Scientist I

Location: Corning NY 14831

Duration: 365 days

Note: Interview Process: Initial call with manager then 2nd round panel interview with team members. 2nd round would be onsite if candidate is local and via teams if candidate is not local. Manager is open to candidates willing to relocate at their own expense. Preference given to local candidates.

Summary of Job:

The Lab Technician supports high temperature lab operations within Thermophysical Properties Labs. This role is responsible for executing day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment supporting both routine testing and complex research programs. The position works closely with scientists and engineers to ensure safe reliable and consistent operation of thermal treatment equipment across multiple lab spaces.

Must-have/Required skills:

• Bachelors degree in materials science chemistry geology ceramics or a related technical field
• Comfortable with instrumentation following experiment plans and material handling/processing
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow and document procedures precisely
• Comfort working independently in a hands-on execution-focused role
• Willingness to work around high-temperature equipment and comply with strict safety requirements
• Ability to operate and monitor high temperature furnaces used for thermal treatments
• Ability to prepare samples and fixtures according to established procedures and experimental requirements
• Ability to execute test runs track schedules and ensure timely setup of equipment to support experimental plans
• Ability to perform basic equipment checks routine maintenance and troubleshooting
• Ability to follow safety PPE and operating procedures when working with high temperature equipment and molten glass materials
• Ability to document work record run conditions and support data traceability in lab tracking systems
• Ability to coordinate closely with scientists engineers and technicians to prioritize workload and adjust schedules as needed

Nice-to-have skills:

• Experience working in a laboratory or manufacturing environment involving process equipment thermal systems or materials handling preferred
• Experience with high-temperature furnaces heat treatment ceramics or glass processing
• Familiarity with laboratory documentation test tracking or LIMS systems
• Experience supporting fast-paced research or development labs with variable and fast changing priorities
• Ability to work effectively with scientists and engineers in a collaborative environment

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Operate and monitor high temperature furnaces used for thermal treatments.
• Prepare samples and fixtures according to established procedures and experimental requirements.
• Execute test runs track schedules and ensure timely setup of equipment to support experimental plans.
• Perform basic equipment checks routine maintenance and troubleshooting; escalate issues as needed.
• Follow all safety PPE and operating procedures when working with high temperature equipment and molten glass materials.
• Document work record run conditions and support data traceability in lab tracking systems.
• Coordinate closely with scientists engineers and technicians to prioritize workload and adjust schedules as needed.
• Support startup development and stabilization of additional lab equipment.