Flame Hydrolysis & Vapor Phase Processing Senior Scientist
Corning
Job description
Date: Jan 13, 2026
Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 72758
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
Role Purpose
- Perform hands-on experimental research and process development in flame hydrolysis and vapor-phase deposition for forming inorganic and glass-based objects.
- Design, operate, and optimize flame-based and vapor deposition systems, focusing on correlation between process parameters, deposition behavior and glass quality attributes.
- Advance vapor-phase processing methods from early-stage concepts to robust laboratory-scale processes through independent experimentation and cross-functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and execute experimental research focused on flame hydrolysis and vapor-phase deposition processes
- Establish and optimize process parameters including precursor delivery, gas flow, burner configuration, flame conditions, and deposition dynamics
- Investigate the relationships between process conditions, deposition behavior, microstructure, and glass quality
- Build, modify, and troubleshoot experimental setups and deposition equipment
- Analyze experimental data and leverage modeling to guide iterative process improvements
- Document results in internal technical reports, presentations, and invention disclosures
- Collaborate with materials scientists, chemists, and engineers to integrate processing insights into broader development efforts
- Maintain rigorous laboratory safety practices, particularly for high-temperature and gas-handling systems Experiences/Education - Required
- Minimum Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Hands-on experience with flame hydrolysis, vapor-phase deposition, or closely related high-temperature gas-phase processing techniques
- In-depth knowledge of chemical reaction kinetics of homogenous reactions, vapor deposition or glass sintering
- Strong understanding of process development, experimental design, and troubleshooting
- Experience working with experimental systems involving gas flow, burners, reactors, or high-temperature environments
- Ability to independently plan and execute experimental research
- Strong analytical thinking, data interpretation, and technical communication skills Experiences/Education - Desired
- PhD degree desired
- Direct experience with one or more of the following:
- Flame Hydrolysis Deposition (FHD)
- Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
- Outside Vapor Deposition (OVD), MCVD, or related vapor-based glass processes
- Experience in industrial R&D or applied research settings
- Familiarity with precursor chemistry, aerosol formation, or vapor transport phenomena
- Experience in developing or scaling experimental processes beyond initial proof-of-concept
This position supports immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $84,711.00 - $116,478.00 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.
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.
Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.
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