Research and Development Intern

Location

Corning, NY | United States

Job description

Requisition Number: 61490
Job Locations: Corning, NY

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

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 life
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

Overview:
The intern will support the development of fundamental understanding of the thermal, biological or mechanical properties in glass and glass-ceramics. The intern will conduct experiments, design test plans and explore new ways to achieve desired material attributes. In addition to experimentation, the intern will be responsible for interpretation of experimental data; comparing with literature results; and writing/presenting a final report.

• Pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Ceramic Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar discipline

Required Skills:

• Ability to develop a hypothesis and an experimental plan to test
• Ability to build relationships and interact with team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively present information
• Experience working in a research lab and report writing  

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge/experience in one of the following: materials science, mechanical testing, optical, or glassy materials
• Experience with CAD, MATLAB, or Python

Primary Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Perform background literature searches and execute a research plan
• Document and present research results and project outputs
• Learn new techniques and methods as needed to support the project objectives
• Assist in the design of experiments, communicate observations, perform related measurements, collect, and summarize data
• Work with scientists to plan and carry out required experiments to advance progress against project objectives
• Prepare testing specimens, routine operation of standardized testing, assist with non-standard experimentation and methods development, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

​The range for this position is $1,635.00 - $3,185.00 biweekly. Starting pay for the successful applicant is prescribed based on geographic location, nature of position, and year in school.

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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