Biologics Manufacturing Tech

Requisition Number: 74266

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As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Position Purpose:

Works within the Biocoat and/or Reagents areas, manufacturing biological products—primarily Matrigel—using well-defined automated and manual processes to ensure products meet required specifications.

The position includes significant duties, such as:

• Performs coatings of all standard biocoat products.
• Makes buffers and sets up production runs.
• Prepares and tests tissue fractions.
• May assist in quality control testing on a variety of products.
• Performs cell isolations, culture, and cryopreservation of primary cells and/or cultured cell lines.
• Interacts with Quality Assurance to identify non-conformance issues.
• Manufactures products using centrifugation, buffer extractions, filtration, and dialysis methods.
• Assembles kits and performs simple vialing and media production.
• Uses ERP system to perform production transactions.
• Participates in other plant activities including Kaizens and 5S blitzes.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in clean rooms, general laboratory spaces, and cold rooms ranging from 2°C to -8°C.
Use of specified personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in all applicable areas.
Frequent lifting and movement of materials up to 50 pounds.
Handling of hazardous materials may be required in a controlled environment.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

1-3 years experience required working in a laboratory, life sciences environment.

The range for this position is ​$31.00 hourly rate - $34.50 hourly rate.

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.

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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 [email protected] .