Product Sustainability Specialist

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for priority products.
• Execute cradle-to-gate and cradle-to-grave Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) using established methodologies like ISO 14040/14044.
• Improve data collection processes across functions and suppliers to ensure LCA/EPD inputs are accurate and traceable.
• Analyze life-cycle results to identify environmental hotspots and prepare summaries for internal stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive LCA and EPD documentation packages to support auditability and internal governance.
• Monitor evolving customer requests, program operator rules, and relevant sustainability regulations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate technical data into sustainability metrics and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in product sustainability, LCA/EPD, or environmental compliance.
• Experience performing LCAs and/or supporting EPD development.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to manage and synthesize complex datasets.
• Proven project management expertise, including planning and execution across multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Sphera LCA for Experts software.
• Familiarity with other LCA tools such as SimaPro, openLCA, or ecoinvent.
• Experience writing EPD reports following PEP ecopassport® requirements.
• Proficiency in automating data workflows using Power BI, Power Query, or similar tools.
• Experience with Databricks or SAP.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., PMI PMP or Certified LCA Professional).

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid parental leave and family building support.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and various wellness programs.

About the Company

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. We develop technologies that push the boundaries of what’s possible, from deep-sea applications to space exploration. Our Optical Communications segment provides industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry, helping to connect the world through advanced infrastructure.