Job Description

Requisition Number: 71309

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​            

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 

Scope of Position

This position is responsible for promoting a safe and healthy work environment. Support the Sullivan Park Environmental, Health, Safety and Materials Management team day-to-day tasks, specifically safety and health processes for all campus operations. This may include job safety analysis, management of change reviews, industrial hygiene assessments, writing lock-out tag-out procedures, ergonomic assessments, machine guarding assessments, personal protective equipment assessments, chemical inventory management and lab audits.

Program Perks

• Competitive salaries

• Assistance with housing and travel

• Meaningful project and final project presentation

Intern Activities

• Social and networking opportunities

• Weekly tech talks

• Community involvement

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Exercise sound judgment, strong engineering and technical problem-solving skills related to safety and health
• Chemical inventory management
• Laser safety & inventory management
• Participate in management of change reviews for safety, health and environmental processes
• Conduct safety and health inspections in laboratories and process areas
• Develop lockout tagout procedures
• Develop machine guarding assessments
• Develop and audit personal protective equipment assessments
• Present relevant information in various meetings
• Develop communications related to safety and health topics

Education and Experience

Current undergraduate or master’s degree student in safety and health, industrial hygiene, engineering, environmental science, chemistry or other related technical field.

Required Skills

• Strong communication and listening skills

• MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint 

• Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement

• Positive professional attitude and willingness to learn

• Can work independently as well as within a diverse team environment

Desired Skills

• Previous practical industrial experience
• College level chemistry coursework that includes laboratory experience.
• Goal and results oriented

Soft Skills

• Professional sense of self-confidence
• Public speaking
• Demonstrates respect and courtesy for others

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.  

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com .

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