Intern - Inorganic Materials - Summer 2027

Location: Corning, NY, US

Requisition Number: 79310

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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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Scope of Position

This project will explore unconventional processing methods to access novel glass compositions. Using IOM’s small-sample levitator coupled with a CO2 laser, glasses will be melted at ultra-high temperatures and rapidly quenched, enabling compositions that are difficult or impossible to produce by conventional methods. Recently established optical characterization methods will be used to identify promising candidates. A hot press process will then be used to produce bulk glass parts suitable for standard property characterization. The project will deliver both new glass compositions relevant to AR applications and a new workflow for discovering novel oxide glasses.

Program Benefits

Competitive salaries

Housing assistance

Travel reimbursement

Intern Activities

Social and networking events

Volunteer opportunities

Community Involvement

Day to Day Responsibilities

Plan and execute experiments for glass preparation

Process glass samples and organize characterization

Share results and ideas at regular meetings

Document results in reports and presentations

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in a field related to materials science

Basic understanding of materials science

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage routine follow-up tasks and meet deadlines.

Comfortable learning new systems and processes.

Desired Skills

Basic understanding of glass science

Data tracking and reporting

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Professional communication

Process documentation

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.

A job that shapes a life.

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