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Job Posting: Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Requisition xxxx BR

Posting Title:  Scientist I, Analytical Development

Location:  Boston, MA

Department:  Analytical Development

Classification: R&D/Science

Occupation Name: Pharmaceutical Research

Required Travel: 10%

Required Education: PhD

Relocation: Yes

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is a global biotechnology company committed to the discovery and development of breakthrough small molecule drugs for serious diseases. The Company’s strategy is to commercialize its products both independently and in collaboration with major pharmaceutical companies.

Position Overview:

Vertex is seeking a talented individual to join our Analytical Development group in Boston, MA.  As a member of the Analytical Development team, this role will support the drug development programs at Vertex through analytical method development, validation and transfer efforts, with special emphasis on drug substance support, drug product support or both. Expertise in laboratory techniques commonly used in the analysis of pharmaceutical products, especially HPLC, is required.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Develop methods to determine potency, purity, and stability for drug substances and/or drug products

- Set drug substance and drug product specifications with the understanding of clinical study design and CMC processes

- Justify and set retest period, storage, and shipping conditions

- Understand drug substance and drug product development to independently provide requisite analytical support

- Identify critical in-process-control issues and develop appropriate IPC methods

- Design stability studies for drug substance and drug product

- Design validation protocols that are appropriate for validating methods for their intended use.

- Present to cross functional teams and effectively communicate critical analytical issues and solutions

- Develop and review source documents for regulatory submissions

Basic Qualifications

- A Ph.D. degree in the life or physical sciences with a preference for a concentration in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Chemistry

- Minimum Experience: 0 - 3 years current and relevant industry experience working in drug substance and drug product support

- Understanding of the drug development process, including chemical development and formulation development, is essential

- Good understanding of ICH and FDA method validation guidelines are essential.  The ability of to understand the guidelines in context of development phase is preferred.

- Good understanding of GMP and hands-on GMP experience as well as how to develop GMP friendly methods is preferred.

- Skilled in HPLC, GC, FT-IR, UV-VIS, KF, dissolution and other instruments is essential.  Strong expertise in HPLC is preferred.

- The ability to work successfully in both a team/matrix environment as well as independently is essential

- The ability to work in a fast pace environment, manage priorities, and maintain timelines for multiple projects is essential

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as demonstrated by symposia presentations and research publications in peer reviewed journals are essential

Internship: Eastern Research Group

Job Posting:

Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) is hiring paid interns to support an onsite project being conducted at the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) in Atlanta. The work will involve data entry for an important environmental health investigation being conducted by ATSDR, and those we hire must have a keen eye for detail, familiarity with reviewing and interpreting environmental sampling data (preferably groundwater, air, and/or soil vapor), and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Database management skills are also very desirable.

Candidates must have a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, environmental public health, earth and atmospheric sciences, mechanical engineering, or related field. Positions are open to graduates and graduate students. We expect the work to start in the August-September time frame and to last until June 30, 2016. Ideally, candidates will be able to work full-time for the duration of the project, but other schedules will be considered (e.g., part-time during the school year). Compensation will be commensurate with experience, starting at $20/hour.

All work on this project will be conducted at the ATSDR campus, and thus, all hired employees must undergo a background check to obtain a security clearance prior to starting work. This is an excellent opportunity to see first-hand the scientific processes that ATSDR goes through when evaluating the public health implications of exposure to environmental contamination.

Employees for this project must be selected no later than July 29, so please forward your cover letter and resume as soon as possible to Will Morgan (William.Morgan@erg.com). Any inquiries about the project should also be sent via e-mail.

Job Posting: Intel Corporation

PTD Module & Integration Device Yield Engineer - 732752 

Description

PTD Module Engineers are responsible for leading scientific research and enabling manufacture of innovative device architectures coupled with the realization of these architectures. Responsibilities include designing, executing and analyzing experiments necessary to meet engineering specifications for their process. A Module Engineer participates in the development of intellectual property and the development of the equipment necessary to exploit understanding gained in research (in collaboration with equipment suppliers.) The Engineer must work effectively with the equipment supplier to identify shortcomings, propose and evaluate hardware modification to mitigate issues and operate the manufacturing line in order to integrate the many individual steps necessary for the manufacture of complex microprocessors. Module Engineers are also responsible for overseeing in-situ ramp to manufacturing volumes to demonstrate that the technology meets requirements while simultaneously transferring the technology to counterparts in manufacturing via 'Copy Exactly!' methodology. Module ownership includes the install and qualification of manufacturing capacity at the development site and audit installation/qualification and supervision of first full loop at the production site. Must hold a PhD. 

Qualifications

You must possess a minimum of a Ph.D. degree majoring in Physics, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemistry.

PhD candidates should meet the additional following criteria:

- Demonstrated experience in keen experimental insight and ability to devise and focus on key experiments

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Highly motivated and excited by self-directed hands-on work

- Creative and flexible to thrive under changing priorities

- Teamwork skills

- Familiarity or expertise with semiconductor processing is a plus but not necessary

- Minimum GPA = 3.5/4.0 for undergraduate and graduate education

Job Category

Engineering 

Primary Location

USA-Oregon, Hillsboro 

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Posting Date

Dec 5, 2014 

Apply Before

Dec 5, 2015 

Business Group

 As the world's largest chip manufacturer, Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art -- from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to final test and optimization, and lastly packaging. Employees in the Technology and Manufacturing group are part of a worldwide network of manufacturing and assembly/test facilities. 

Posting Statement

Intel prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.  

Teaching Opportunity: Alexander Academy

Dear Georgia Tech Student- 

Alexander Academy is looking to hire teachers in Atlanta for both our SAT and ACT prep courses for Fall 2015. If interested, please contact Grace Moore atalexanderacademyinfo@gmail.com or by phone at (901)-484-1091

Position:

•   $30 an hour

•   1 day a week (Saturday or Sunday), 2-4 hours

•   August - November

•   1 week training session the first week of August

Instructors teach courses in pairs. This allows them to specialize in either the Math/Science or English sections of the test. Each pair of instructors teaches one or two classes a semester. Class are held at Georgia Tech and are typically on Saturday mornings 10:30-12:30 or Sunday afternoons 4-6. Instructors will be provided with course materials and a curriculum. 10-15 students per class on average.

Requirements

•   Strong scores on either the SAT or ACT

•   Communication skills, teaching experience

Alexander Academy started 3 years ago with just two teachers (Matt and Kevin) and a single class of 15 students. After five great semesters and 300+ students, the word is spreading about our courses. This year the company is expanding in a big way, adding 5-10 new instructors, working with schools like Pace and Lovett, and launching a new website in the Fall. Feel free to check us out our current website,alexanderacademy.net.

We're looking for smart, enthusiastic and responsible teachers. We hope you'll consider joining our company as it grows into one of the leading Test Prep groups in the Southeast.

Sincerely,

Matt Schuck

CEO

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Grace Moore 

Executive Assistant, Alexander Academy 

(901) 484-1091 | graceemoore22@gmail.com

CDC Fellowship Opportunities

Fellowship Positions at the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Environmental Health
Division of Laboratory Sciences

The Protein Biomarker-Lipid Reference Laboratory at the National Center for Environmental Health, CDC is performing research in the areas of human biomonitoring and chronic diseases. This research involves the development of analytical methods to measure biomarkers such as steroid hormones, lipids, hemoglobin adducts, and trans-fatty acids, which have been associated with chronic disease, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. Information obtained from this research will be used to determine the level of exposure in the population and to determine normal ranges for chronic disease biomarkers. This information will be used to help to identify population subgroups potentially at risk as a result of exposure, to evaluate public health activities, and to better diagnose diseases.

The research involves activities such as sample preparation using automated equipment, analysis of samples by mass spectrometry, data processing and analysis, and presentation of results. The candidate will perform these tasks in compliance with CDC and CLIA policies and regulations, which requires record keeping activities and performing administrative tasks.

This fellowship will provide the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience in human exposure research as well as laboratory medicine, using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and procedures, working in a CLIA regulated environment, and in biomonitoring related public health activities.


We are seeking candidates at the Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. levels with a degree in science (Minimum GPA: 3.0) and experience in chemical and analytical laboratory work.

At the Doctoral level, the following skills are desired:
• The ability to conceive, organize and carry out applied research directed towards expanding scientific knowledge and understanding of human measurements of lipids and/or chemistry principles associated with clinical measurements.
• The aptitude to review scientific literature, formulate research plans, conduct laboratory experiments, interpret and evaluate results and other findings, and write reports describing the results and conclusions.
• The ability to interact with professional and technical laboratory personnel detailed to assist in accomplishing specifically designated program activities.
• Experience with HPLC, GC, and MS instrumentation is required.

At the Master’s level, the following skills are desired:
• The ability to organize and carry out applied research directed towards expanding scientific knowledge and understanding of human measurements of lipids and/or chemistry principles associated with clinical measurement.
• The aptitude to review scientific literature, formulate research plans, conduct laboratory experiments, interpret and evaluate results and other findings, and write reports describing the results and conclusions.
• Experience with HPLC, GC, and MS instrumentation is required.

At the Bachelor’s level, the following skills are desired:
• Experience conducting routine laboratory tasks.
• HPLC, GC, and MS instrumentation experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

This fellowship is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) (visit http://orise.orau.gov/cdc/ for further information). The initial appointment is for one year, but may be renewed for up to four year. The participant will receive a monthly stipend depending on educational level and experience and following the federal salary tables (GS tables). The appointment is full-time at CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Participants do not become employees of CDC or the program administrator, and there are no fringe benefits paid.

Applications should be emailed to Heather Kuiper, Ph.D. (HKuiper@cdc.gov) by July 10th, 2015. The application should include a curriculum vitae or resume, copy of official transcripts, citizenship status, current pay stub or salary on letterhead (if applicable) and two letters of recommendation on letterhead (letters by E-mail are sufficient).

Job Posting: MS Grad

We currently have an opening in our production chemistry group (posting is attached) here at OPTI Medical.  The ideal candidate would have a Bachelors degree with organic synthesis experience or a recent Masters degree in Organic Chemistry.  I thought I would reach out and see if there were any alumni or soon to be graduating chemistry majors that were interested.

If anyone is interested, they can send their resume to me and I will forward it on to the hiring manager. 

Thanks!

Nicole

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Nicole Marotta, Ph.D

Sustaining Engineering Manager

Six Sigma Black Belt

OPTI Medical Systems

235 Hembree Park Drive

Roswell, GA 30076

Phone: 770-688-1729

Cell: 678-327-3144

Job Opportunity: The Lovett School

Position Summary:The Lovett School, an independent K-12 day school in Atlanta, GA, seeks an Upper School Physics teacher to begin in August 2015.  Interested applicants should be able to teach various levels of physics, grades 11 through 12. Experience teaching AP physics and/or chemistry will be preferred, as will experience with physics modeling; problem-based, student-centered learning; and guided inquiry.

More info found here:

https://lovett.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=120

Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities - Stanford Cancer Imaging Training (SCIT) Program

UT Visiting Professor Job Announcement

Postdoctoral opportunites at Purdue University

JOB POSTING: DAVIDSON COLLEGE VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Postdoctoral positions available at NREL in polymer chemistry and engineering

From NREL in Colorado:

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We have two positions in polymer chemistry and engineering available immediately in our research groups, which we were hoping that you could forward to graduate students and postdocs in your department or research group.

Both positions will be an integral part of a large, multidisciplinary team to produce renewable polymers from biomass-derived monomers. Interested candidates should send a CV and letter describing their research and professional interests via email to Gregg Beckham (for the polymer engineering position) or to Mark Nimlos (for the polymer chemistry position).

Polymer Chemist: We are seeking candidates for a post-doctoral researcher position to develop renewable polymers and composites from chemical products made from biomass. Unique monomers will be produced by biochemical and thermochemical conversion technologies and this new hire will be responsible for identifying and demonstrating synthetic routes to novel polymers that are of commercial interest. The researcher will work with a team of scientists and engineers to develop, optimize and scale up processes and will also work with industrial partners to insure commercial development.

A Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry with a strong emphasis on organic synthesis is required for this position. A familiarity with biomass and the chemistry of biomass conversion is desired.

Polymer Engineer: We are seeking additional candidates for a post-doctoral researcher position as part of the same project with an emphasis on polymer engineering. This new hire will be responsible for the design of new polymeric materials using the aforementioned monomers, testing of their physicochemical properties, and the implementation of new approaches for the design of novel polymer blends.

A Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related field with a strong emphasis on polymer synthesis, design, and materials testing is required for this position.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Sincerely, Gregg and Mark
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Gregg T. Beckham, MSCEP, PhD
Senior Engineer, National Bioenergy Center
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (+01) 303-384-7806
Mobile: (+01) 617-960-7648
www.nrel.gov/gbeckham
Gregg.Beckham@nrel.gov<mailto:Gregg.beckham@nrel.gov>

Mark R. Nimlos
Principal Scientist, National Bioenergy Center
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (+01) 303-384-7704
Mobile: (+01) 303-518-8445
Mark.Nimlos@nrel.gov<mailto:Mark.nimlos@nrel.gov

Mavroyannis Scholarship in Physical Chemistry

Postdoc Opportunities at Stanford

The Stanford Molecular Imaging Scholars (SMIS) Program and the Stanford Cancer Imaging Training (SCIT) Program are currently recruiting postdoctoral fellows.
We would appreciate it if you could share this information with your graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

More information can be found at:

Stanford Molecular Imaging Scholars (SMIS) Program: http://smisprogram.stanford.edu/
Application Deadline: May 11, 2015

Stanford Cancer Imaging Training (SCIT) Program: http://scitprogram.stanford.edu/
Application Deadline: July 1, 2015

Thank you,
Sofia

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Sofia Gonzales
Program Administrator
Stanford Molecular Imaging Scholars (SMIS) Program
Stanford Cancer Imaging Training (SCIT) Program
Department of Radiology
Stanford University

PhD Comic Movie Event

Worthwhile Volunteering Opportunities

FACULTY, STAFF, and UNDERGADUATE, and GRADUATE STUDENT VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE EVENTS LISTED BELOW.   

(1)   The Science Olympiad Regional Competition for high school students will be held at Georgia Tech on Saturday, February 21st.  CEISMC is sponsoring this event. Twelve teams, comprised of 15 students per team, from the metro Atlanta area have registered to participate in the competition.  Winners will progress to the state competition to be held at Emory University in March. We need volunteers to serve as Event Supervisors to conduct one of the 23 featured events (see the attached document that lists the activities by clusters).  Please note that the general categories of events are paper and pencil tests, inquiry activities that may involve rotating stations, and testing of devices that the teams have previously constructed and bring to the competition.  Event supervisors must be thoroughly familiar with the rules/guidelines that govern their respective events, and in some cases must generate test questions or activities, or the apparatus to test devices. The time commitment on the day of the competition would range from ~2-5 hours, depending on whether your event is offered more than once.  Competition will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at  2:00 p.m., with an awards ceremony scheduled for 3:30 p.m.  Please contact Gustavia Evans at gustavia.evans@ceismc.gatech.edu for additional information.   

(2)   The STEM Mini-Conference, under the auspices of the Atlanta Science Festival, is being offered for the second year at Georgia Tech on Saturday, March 21st, from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CEISMC is sponsoring this event.  This year's event will be expanded to include high school teachers in addition to middle school teachers.  We need volunteers to provide a hands-on instructional session of 1.5 hours duration which will be offered twice.  We will focus on 6th grade Earth Science, 7th grade Life Science, 8th grade Physical Science, High School Biology, High School Chemistry, High School Physics and middle and high school mathematics.  Since this is a "STEM" event, mathematics, engineering, and technology applications should be integrated into the sessions when possible. Please contact Gustavia Evans atgustavia.evans@ceismc.gatech.edu for additional information.

(3)   The Science Department of Atlanta Public Schools will hold its annual District and Regional Science and Engineering Fair at Coretta Scott King High School located at 1190 Northwest Dr. NW Atlanta, GA. 30318.

The purpose of this fair is to permit students in grades three through twelve throughout the system an opportunity to present their original research projects in the annual District and Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

We are asking you to contribute your expertise and time as a judge on either of the following dates:

·   DISTRICT - Tuesday, January 27, 2015: Projects will be judged to determine the finalists in grades 3^rd-5^th.

·   REGIONAL - Wednesday, January 28, 2015: Projects will be judged to determine the semi-finalists in grades 6^th – 8^th (Junior Division) and 9^th -12^th (Senior Division).

·   REGIONAL RUN-OFF -Thursday, January 29^th, 2015: Projects will be judged to determine the finalistsin the 6^th – 8^th (Junior Division) and 9^th -12^th (Senior Division) and the Gold Key Winners that will advance to the International Science and Engineering Fair. These projects will advance to the 67^th Georgia Science and Engineering Fair held at the University of Georgia on Thursday, March 26^th through Saturday, March 28^th, 2015.  

If interested, please e-mail your name, institution, profession, date available and contact information to Tina Lamar ( alamar@atlanta.k12.ga.us ) or Dr. Mashawn Duncan-Young ( mdyoung@atlanta.k12.ga.us ). You may also register directly online at

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/528YGPB . 

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING K-12 STEM EDUCATION IN GEORGIA by  VOLUNTEERING FOR ONE, TWO OR ALL OF THESE EVENTS!
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Donna L. Whiting, Ph.D.
Academic Professional and Associate Director  for Teacher Education Partnerships and Academic Mentoring

The Georgia Tech Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing
Atlanta, GA 30302-0282
Phone: 404-894-5185
Fax: 404-894-9675
email: donna.whiting@ceismc.gatech.edu
URL: www.ceismc.gatech.edu
Street Address:  817 West Peachtree NW, Suite 300  Atlanta, GA 30308 (inside the historic Biltmore Building)

GSF Design Contest

GSF is holding a design contest for a shirt and coffee mug for its annual fundraiser!  Any creative souls interested in participating should submit a design to Kerry McGill kammcgi2366@gatech.edu

Winners will receive a free mug or shirt.

Submissions are due January 30th by 5pm.

Thanks!

P.S.-- Designs must be approved by College of Sciences Graphic Design Specialist to qualify in contest. Kerry can forward the design to her for approval.