Employment Opportunities for Villanova Chemistry Students: 2006-07

PT Chemist/Food Scientist

Egg marketing company (Valley Forge area) has an opening for a part-time chemist/food scientist in quality assurance lab.  Upperclassman or recent graduate with a BS in Chemistry, Food Science, or closely related discipline preferred.  Good position for an upperclassman looking for lab experience while still in school. Some flexibility with schedule is possible. Experience with wet chemistry techniques, including titrations, spectrophotometric, and chromatographic assays are a plus.  The applicant must be willing to complete many different tasks including lab work, sensory evaluations, clerical, and consumer services. Send resumes to:  Quality Assurance Director.  bslaugh@eggland.com or FAX:  610-265-8380.

GlaxoSmithKline, Upper Merion, PA

GSK currently has an opening for an Assistant Scientist/Associate Scientist/Scientist at our Upper Merion site outside of Philadelphia, PA. The position requires the candidate to make innovative contributions to the Analytical Sciences department by providing solutions to complex separation problems using a sound understanding of chromatography and knowledge of the current literature, or by proactively applying a specific expertise to satisfy departmental goals. The position requires practical skills and knowledge of current separation science and analytical chemistry necessary in a pharmaceutical R&D setting. The position also requires the candidate to possess experience conducting separations with automated equipment and demonstrate an ability to use available databases and library resources in the generation and research of new approaches to solving problems. The candidate should have excellent practical and theoretical understanding of separation science, typical of a M.S. degree with 0-5 or a B.S. with 0-8 years experience. Must be self-motivated, able to operate and apply complex instrumentation and techniques, serve as an expert on the use of established analytical methods, organize and implement the validation of routine and more complex methods, and document experimental results and records in accordance with cGMP. For confidential consideration and efficient processing, visit our web site: www.gsk.com Indicating Requisition #35479 is essential to search and application.

Esstech, Inc, Essington, PA

Esstech is a small chemical company and is looking for a person who is expected to graduate in May or June with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. Esstech specializes in methacrylate chemistry and applies it to the science of esthetic restorative Dental Materials. Both the methacrylate chemistry and dental materials are highly specialized fields of knowledge that are not covered in great depth by most University curricula. Thus, a new graduate candidate for a position with our organization needs to be able to grasp a new field of chemistry quickly to progress within the company. We are looking for a candidate who has a thorough knowledge of chemistry plus a demonstrated ability to learn quickly. The candidate must be knowledgeable, conscientious, detail orientated, and serious to be successful in our field of endeavor. Research experience would be helpful but it is not a requirement. We will offer a competitive salary, bonuses based upon company and individual performances, a relaxed work environment, friendly staff and a superior benefits package of medical, dental, and 401(k) retirement plans. Esstech will require the successful completion of a physical; presentation of documents, by the third day of employment, proving United States citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States; and a signed consent of a Confidentiality and Non-Competition Agreement, on date of hire. If you are interested, please send your resume to: Allen D. Johnston, Ph.D., President, Esstech, Inc., P. O. Box 39, Essington, PA 19029

Science Teaching Fellowships - Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (KSTF)

KSTF is currently accepting applications for 2007 Science Teaching Fellowships. Teaching fellows are men and women who have recently earned at least a bachelor's degree in a physical science and now want to become licensed to teach high school physics, physical science, Earth science and/or chemistry. Details about eligibility, applications and selection criteria, as well as biographies of the current teaching fellows, can be found on our website, www.kstf.org. Please note that all applications are due by January 16, 2007. Any questions, please feel free to contact Angelo Collins, Ph.D., Executive Director at a.collins@kstf.org.

RohMax, Horsham, PA - Lab Technician

RohMax USA, LP, a global leader in lubricant additives, currently seeks a synthesis laboratory technician at our research and development facility in Horsham, PA. The synthesis laboratory technician is part of a multidisciplinary team of chemists, engineers, and technicians who collaborate to create new products and new synthesis technologies for oil additives in response to customer and market demands. The candidate will be responsible for using standard procedures and creating new procedures to synthesize polymeric lubricant additives in a safe and reproducible manner, characterizing those products, and reporting the results. Under the direction of a Senior Scientist, the synthesis laboratory technician will obtain and characterize raw materials, plan and execute synthesis programs, perform chemical characterizations of the materials and collaborate with applications technology in the performance characterization of candidate programs. The synthesis laboratory technician will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe laboratory environment, in full compliance with all corporate and legal requirements, and for maintaining positive communications with other personnel within Research and Manufacturing.

Required qualifications: B.S. in Chemistry or a related discipline Prior experience in chemistry laboratory is highly preferred. Basic knowledge in chemistry and modern analytical technique, such as GPC, GC and IR. Polymer synthesis hands-on experience is preferred. Knowledge on lubricant additives testing methods is highly advantageous. Good computer skills and demonstrated capabilities with MS Word and Excel. The successful candidate will be a talented individual with high energy, and the desire to grow in responsibility. He/She will be outgoing, pro-active, engaging, willing to learn, and willing to make extra efforts to finish the job. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Please send resume to RohMax-HR@degussa.com. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Merck & Co. Philadelphia, PA Area

Interested in working in the pharmaceutical industry? Please call Kyle A. Fliszar, Research Chemist for Merck & Co.. He is looking for strong senior candidates with an analytical tilt. Please send your resume to him at: kyle_fliszar@merck.com or call for further information: 215-652-2827

Gaithersburg, MD - NIST - Center for Neutron Research

The NIST - Center for Neutron Research is seeking a chemist to work in their neutron scattering sample preparation laboratories. Salary range $36,671.00-$66,507.00. Click here for further information.

Cambridge, MA - Wyeth

Medicinal Chemistry (Organic Chemistry) position. Two open positions for someone with a BS or MS in Chemistry. Relocation package available, competitive salary, great benefits, great place to work with great people. Experience in undergraduate research is required, either academic research or an internship. Students should have experience in organic synthesis, purification (TLC, Chromatography), and an understanding in NMR. If you are interested, please email Jill Nunez immediately. Send your resumes and questions to her at jxnunez@wyeth.com

Associate/Sr. Associate

AMGEN has several openings for BS or MS -level candidates in their Medicinal Chemistry and Chemistry Process Research Departments.
Locations: California - Thousand Oaks, South San Francisco & Massachusetts - Cambridge
Job ID: amge-00018051
Requirements: BS or MS degree in chemistry or a related field is required. Relevant laboratory experience is preferred. Associates should be able to operate specialized laboratory equipment and computers, demonstrate good analytical skills, and have a basic knowledge of GLP's. Well developed interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral) is also required.
Job Summary: The primary responsibilities of an associate include assisting research scientists in performing experiments, organizing data, and analyzing results. Specific responsibilities include planning and performing laboratory experiments, preparing and analyzing biological samples for laboratory procedures, and compiling and maintaining data on results of analysis and communicating results. Associates also prepare reagents and chemical solutions, perform routine laboratory procedures, and maintain laboratory equipment and supplies. Additional responsibilities include maintaining laboratory notebook and/or computer files, participating in group and project meetings, and seminars. To apply please go to: www.amgen.com

Quality Assurance Analyst

Opportunity with a large company in Media, PA has an opening for a Quality Assurance Analyst. For more information click here.

National Science Foundation (NSF) has a temporary (3-year) position for Science Assistants in Chemistry (this could possibly lead into a permanent position). Click here for information.

ACS Advanced Career Tools

Looking for some help in writing the resume, networking, etc.? The American Chemical Society has established a website to help you with your job search. Check out www.chemistry.org/careers

Schering-Plough has several openings. Resumes can be send directly to: Dr. Jay Brumfield, 2000 Galloping Hill Road, Kenilworth, NJ 07033, Email: jay.brumfield@spcorp.com. Candidates need to be authorized to work in the US, and S-P will sponsor them for an H-1B visa. For more information, click here.

New York City Teaching Fellows program seeks to hire mid-career changers or recent college graduates who wish to become full-time teachers in the New York City public schools beginning in September 2005. This year the Fellowship is especially committed to recruiting individuals interested in teaching in one of our "high need" subject areas: Math, Science, Special Education and Bilingual Education. Key components of the program include: Full Teacher's benefits and salary (starting at $39,000), a subsidized Master's degree in Education, intensive pre-service summer training with living stipend and on-going school and district support. Extended Deadline: April 4, 2005. Please visit our website at www.nycteachingfellows.org or contact Emily Newcomer at 718-935-4595 or enewcomer@nycboe.net for further information.

Engelhard, the Fortune 500 surface and materials science company that helps customers change the nature of products, markets, and even the world, is looking for candidates.
Job Title: Lab Tech I
Department: Analytical Services
Location: Iselin, NJ
Background: This position is necessary to meet the demand for equilibrium catalyst (ecat) testing and increased testing requirements to support the growing petroleum additives business in Process Technologies. It also supports our ongoing strategic cross training program.
Major Responsibilities: The successful candidate will perform a variety of routine chemical and physical tests, including elemental analysis, surface area, porosimetry, and particle size analyses. Most tests are performed using software-controlled instrumentation. The job involves interaction within the group and with customers.
Position Requirements: Associate degree in scientific field with 5+ yrs or B.S. with 2 yrs analytical laboratory experience. Good computer skills, experience using software-controlled instrumentation and LIMS a plus. This position has a Tuesday through Saturday workweek (first shift); the ability to work independently and to troubleshoot instrumentation is critical. Send resume to Pat Burns, Iselin, NJ. phone: 732 205-5971 fax: 732 494-3172

Chemistry Teacher (Vacancy Announcement)

A college-preparatory boarding school in Virginia is seeking a chemistry teacher to begin work with the 2005-06 school year. The primary teaching duties will be sections of chemistry, but ideally, this candidate would also teach 9th grade conceptual physics. In addition, coaching ability is highly desirable, especially in one of the following sports: track, wrestling, lacrosse, tennis, or football. Because this is a boarding school, all faculty members perform some residential duty. It is not essential, however, that a faculty member live in a dormitory with the students.
Location: Central Virginia
Work Begins: August 2005
Requirements: Bachelor's degree with a major or minor in chemistry. Excellent communication skills. Strong academic record. Enthusiasm work with high school students and in athletics.
Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits package that includes housing.
Application process: Interested candidates should apply to Southern Teachers Agency. The process consists of completing an STA application (available online), sending a credentials file, and having a telephone interview. Please visit our website www.SouthernTeachers.com or contact: Southern Teachers Agency, 7 Elliewood Ave., Suite 2A, Charlottesville, VA 22903-2603 Tel 434.295.9122, Fax 434.295.6448, Teachers@SouthernTeachers.com

Merck Research Laboratories

Chemical Engineers & Chemistry Students

Montgomery Chemicals LLC is seeking temporary employees to assist in laboratory testing and cleanup. The Company produces sodium borohydride and needs individuals who would be capable of conducting lab analyses including simple titration of solutions as well running gas chromatography tests, recording results, and performing general laboratory cleanup duties during production runs.
Shifts would generally be for 8 hours, and could include both daytime and nighttime work hours. Our first production run will commence on 4/9/07, and run through 4/13/07. The next run will be from 4/16/07 through 4/20/07. Future runs would commence during the mid to latter part of May.
We would be paying qualified individuals $15/hour, and would expect at least a one week commitment from prospective employees. Interested candidates should contact Wayne Huey via e-mail at whuey@montchem.com or 610-858-0700.

Synthetic Organic Chemist – Vector Biolabs

Fast growing technical company is looking for a Synthetic Organic Chemistry. The ideal candidate will be capable of conducting complex multi-step synthesis. Ability to independently solve synthetic and process problems is essential. Experience with the application and analysis of spectroscopic data and separation methods (HPLC, flash chromatography) is also required. Successful candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast pace environment. For more information please go to their website: www.vectorbiolabs.com
Email resume with cover letter to: hr@vectorbiolabs.com

RohMax USA, Inc., Horsham PA.

A global leader in lubricant additives, currently seeks a synthesis laboratory technician at our research and development facility in Horsham, PA.
The synthesis laboratory technician is part of a multidisciplinary team of chemists, engineers, and technicians who collaborate to create new products and new synthesis technologies for oil additives in response to customer and market demands. He/She will be responsible for using standard procedures and creating new procedures to synthesize polymeric lubricant additives in a safe and reproducible manner, characterizing those products, and reporting the results. Under the direction of a Senior Scientist, the synthesis laboratory technician will obtain and characterize raw materials, plan and execute synthesis programs, perform chemical characterizations of the materials and collaborate with applications technology in the performance characterization of candidate programs. The synthesis laboratory technician will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe laboratory environment, in full compliance with all corporate and legal requirements, and for maintaining positive communications with other personnel within Research and Manufacturing.

Required qualifications:
•B.S. in Chemistry or a related discipline.
•Prior experience in chemistry laboratory is highly preferred.
•Basic knowledge in chemistry and modern analytical techniques, such as GPC, GC and IR.
•Polymer synthesis hands-on experience is preferred.
•Knowledge on lubricant additives testing methods is highly advantageous.
•Good computer skills and demonstrated capabilities with MS Word and Excel.
•The successful candidate will be a talented individual with high energy, and the desire to grow in responsibility. He/She will be outgoing, pro-active, engaging, willing to learn, and willing to make extra efforts to finish the job.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Please send resume to RohMax-HR@degussa.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Centocor Research and Development

Centocor Research and Development, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a R&D Summer Intern, located in Radnor, PA. Centocor Research and Development, develops innovative biomedicines. The world leader in monoclonal antibody production and technology, Centocor has brought critical biologic therapies to patients suffering from debilitating immune disorders. The summer intern will assist the research of protein interactions with emphasis on protein-membrane receptor interactions. The intern will be exposed to and use many of the state-of-the-art technologies in the fields of protein chemistry and biophysics. Depending on the intern's level of education and experience, the intern will perform routine analysis such as protein concentration analysis, SDS-PAGE to determine sample purity, extract membrane receptors from cells. In addition, the intern will learn and perform analyses using the technologies more specific to our laboratory such as surface plasmon resonance, static light scattering and circular dichroism spectroscopy.
Qualifications:
The intern candidate must be enrolled in a undergraduate program with a major in either biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, or chemistry. Enrollment in physical chemistry, laboratory classes or biophysics is highly desirable. Due to the complexity of the research the intern must have the ability to follow instructions and have a good work ethic. If you want to explore the many small-company environments behind the big-company impact of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, bid on this position today! Applications and inquiries should be forwarded to Dr. Gabriela Canziani
GCanzian@CNTUS.JNJ.COM   Opportunity #0703212

High School Chemistry Teacher, Millbrook, NY

Millbrook is a private boarding school located two hours north of New York City just east of Poughkeepsie. Interested candidates can email Mike Werner (Chemistry Alumni) at mwerner@millbrook.org or the Dean of Faculty (Kathy Havard) at khavard@millbrook.org.
Position: Chemistry Teacher (Grades 11&12)
Location: Millbrook, NY
School: Millbrook School (www.millbrook.org)
*Teaching Certificate not required.

USDA Eastern Regional Research Center, Wyndmoor, PA

An opening for a Full-time job opening for a permanent biological science laboratory technician in the applied microbiology lab at the USDA Eastern Regional Research Center in Wyndmoor, PA. Students or recent graduates interested in this opening click below.  Applications will be accepted through Friday, September 21. Interested parties may be directed to one of the following URLs and should complete the application per the instructions there.

http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=62115366&AVSDM=2007%2D09%2D07+00%3A00%3A05&Logo=0&vw=d&pg=1&lid=18335&FedEmp=N&sort=rv&brd=3876&ss=0&FedPub=Y

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