Intern - Inorganic Materials - Summer 2027

Corning • City of Corning, NY

1d • $42,510 - $82,810

About The Position

This summer 2027 internship at Corning focuses on exploring unconventional processing methods to access novel glass compositions. The project will use IOM’s small-sample levitator coupled with a CO2 laser to melt glass at ultra-high temperatures and rapidly quench it, enabling compositions that are difficult or impossible to produce using conventional methods. Recently established optical characterization methods will be used to identify promising candidates, followed by hot pressing to produce bulk glass parts suitable for standard property characterization. The project aims to deliver new glass compositions relevant to AR applications and a new workflow for discovering novel oxide glasses.

The position includes competitive salaries, housing assistance, travel reimbursement, social and networking events, volunteer opportunities, and community involvement. The position does not support immigration sponsorship.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of glass science.
• Data tracking and reporting.
• Analytical thinking.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Professional communication.
• Process documentation.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Housing assistance.
• Travel reimbursement.
• Social and networking events.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• Community involvement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed