Finance & Purchasing Analyst, Lab Support

Requisition Number: 79024 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, automotive, and solar 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 Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions Corning Incorporated is seeking a Finance & Purchasing Analyst, Lab Support to join our Global Lab Support team within Characterization Sciences at our Sullivan Park research facility in Corning, NY . This is an onsite, Monday-Friday, 40-hour-per-week position with flexibility as needed, and travel is not typically required. Relocation assistance is not available. Scientists do their best work when the business side runs smoothly. You will be the finance, purchasing, and lab systems partner for a 110-person team of scientists and technicians, turning spending data into clear recommendations and using automation and AI tools to improve how work gets done. This could be a strong fit for an early-career financial analyst, buyer, procurement or accounting professional who is technical-minded, adapts quickly to changing priorities, and works well with diverse stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Support period close, internal billing, journal corrections, and reporting with Finance and the Controller Track spending against budget, analyze trends, and flag variances with clear recommendations Support accounting requests for financial (rate) audits and asset audits Build and maintain monthly Power BI dashboards that combine data from multiple sources Own purchasing: gather vendor quotes, handle initial negotiations, and partner with Global Supply Management Support capital projects from creation to completion Coordinate service contracts, capital project purchasing and payments, and asset audit support Use OneLIMS billing data to find charge errors and guide lab users on corrections Improve processes with SharePoint, Power Automate, and AI tools, and support monthly lab safety self-inspections Minimum Qualifications and Skills Associate's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience Working knowledge of budgeting, expense tracking, and accounting basics (GAAP) Strong Microsoft skills, including Excel and SharePoint, and willingness to learn Power Automate and AI tools such as Copilot Clear communication, prioritization of multiple tasks, and independence Preferred Qualifications and Skills Bachelor's degree in a related field Experience with SAP or PeopleSoft purchasing Experience with Power BI, SQL, process mapping, or LIMS Familiarity with laboratory safety and small project management This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is …

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