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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 Merck Research
Laboratories in Rahway, NJ has several
openings for Analytical Chemist (Early Development Analytical Research
department, the Analytical Development and Commercialization-API departments),
and also openings for Synthetic Organic Chemists (Process Research department).
For more information and to apply, please go to
www.merck.com/careers/search_jobs/experienced.html
Synthetic Organic Chemist
(Current Job Numbers: CHE000973, CHE001015 and CHE001024)
Analytical Chemist
(Current Job Numbers: CHE001011, CHE001060 and CHE001061)
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
http://tinyurl.com/28flxw
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