Friday, July 27, 2012

Job Opening: Chemist at OPTI Medical


Please see the link below for job posting:


Contact Nicole Marotta directly if interested!


Nicole Marotta, Ph.D
Sensor Scientist IV
OPTI Medical Systems
235 Hembree Park Drive
RoswellGA 30076
Tel. 770-668-1729

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Job Opportunity in Puerto Rico-Polymer Chemistry


PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST - (PRODUCT AND MATERIALS SCIENCE)
As a Product and Materials Principal Scientist, successful applicants will have the opportunity to take part in strategic raw material, process, and product development programs.  In addition, successful applicants will participate in the transfer of new products and processes from the multi-national corporate R&D organization and lead the full implementation into the manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
·         To provide appropriate technical expertise to all aspects of raw material, product, and process verification and introduction as part of the company’s overall design control procedure.
·         Provide the appropriate chemical and materials knowledge capabilities in new product development and improvement projects, ensuring that appropriate technology is used to bring commercially successful products to market.
·         Responsible for keeping abreast of the latest chemical and lens material product developments, evaluating their potential impact on the business and recommending their incorporation into the current and future product lines.
·         Lead and participate in multi-disciplinary teams engaged on above activities.

Required qualifications:
·         PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.
·         Background in chemical synthesis and processing, polymer synthesis and processing, and/or materials properties.
·         Experience and demonstrated expertise in analytical chemistry and materials characterization techniques and method validation.  For example:
    • Gas and Liquid Chromatography
    • Gel permeation Chromatography
    • Multi-nuclear NMR
    • Thermo-gravimetric Analysis
    • Differential Scanning Calorimeter
    • Rheology
    • Ultraviolet and Infrared Spectroscopy
·         Experience in relevant related industrial technical roles strongly preferred.
·         Experience in a medical devices/ pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred.
·         Good knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control systems in the medical device/pharmaceutical industries within FDA, ISO and International regulatory environments.
·         Good knowledge of Health and Safety.
·         Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
·         Strong project management skills.
·         Strong documentation skills.
·         Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels of a corporate organization. 
·         Highly motivated, self-starter, and responsible person.
·         Adaptable and flexible, with openness to change. Determination to see tasks through to their successful conclusion.
·         Self-reliant, dependable, steady under pressure and team oriented.
·         Ability to work on multiple simultaneous projects in a calm manner and confident with varying demands of 24/7 manufacturing processes.
·         Enthusiastic, approachable, well organized, conscientious and innovative.
·         Must be able to give clear direction, communicate expectations, and provide feedback all levels of personnel.
·         Ability to work overtime and weekends when necessary.

All candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills, computer literate and be willing to travel. 

Marily González Samalot, MA|HR Business Partner
Brenda Marrero & Associates
O. (787) 620-3998 x. 246


Monday, May 21, 2012

Science Writing Internships


Science Writing Internships
Light Knowledge Resources (www.light-kr.com), an Internet publishing company based in Princeton, NJ, is seeking talented students who are interested in internships in science writing. The internships are for our two health-news websites, The Myeloma Beacon (www.myelomabeacon.com) and The MDS Beacon (www.mdsbeacon.com).

These unpaid internships provide valuable experience in learning how to write technical science content in a manner that is friendly and understandable to lay readers. In our case, articles are geared toward patients suffering from medical conditions and their families.

These internships are excellent experience for applicants pursuing health care-related careers or careers in health- or science-related writing/journalism.

Students will develop and write content for Light's health-related websites. This involves reading the literature, writing articles, and publishing to the sites.

Interns will work in 7-10 member teams responsible for writing, updating, and editing content for their site.  Hours of work are flexible, and interns can work from home or school.  Articles for the websites will be 500-700 words in length, and interns will be expected to spend 7-10 hours per week for more than a single semester.

Applicants should have excellent writing skills, an interest in science, be able to work independently, and possess a history of strong academic performance (3.4 GPA minimum).  Applicants also will need access to a computer with Internet access. Relevant experience is desired, but all enthusiastic applicants are encouraged to apply.

Please send a resume including GPA and SAT/GRE score, and a letter describing why you are interested and what type of experience you have, to recruiting@light-kr.com.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Job Posting: Middle Georgia College


ORISE Fellowship


Chemist
CT Method Development
Division of Laboratory Sciences
National Center for Environmental Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Atlanta, Georgia
CDC-NCEH-2012-0034
Project Description:
A project is available in the Division of Laboratory Sciences, within the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia.  The fellow will assist in the determination of human exposure to environmental chemicals, chemical threat agents and toxins using analytical techniques, such as solid phase extraction, liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. Activities may include:
·         Sample preparation, sample analysis, data processing, instrument operation, method development and troubleshooting. 
·         Documentation and communication of experimental results, issues, and development progress.
·         Participation in emergency response exercises, proficiency testing and method validation.

This fellowship is part of the Research Participation Program for CDC, which is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education.  The participant will receive a monthly stipend depending on education level and experience. The initial appointment will be for up to one year and may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC and subject to availability of funds. Participants do not become employees of CDC or the program administrator, and there are no fringe benefits paid.  The appointment is at the CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Additional details regarding the ORISE Research Participation Program can be found at http://www.orau.gov/cdc.

Qualifications:

·         The applicant should have earned a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in chemistry or a related science within the past 5 years.
·         Must be a US citizen.
·         Experience in analytical chemistry is beneficial.
·         Experience with mass spectrometry and/or liquid chromatography is highly desired.

How to Apply:

Candidates should send their CVs in Word or PDF format to Ms. Elizabeth Hamelin at ehamelin@cdc.gov. Please reference in the subject line: CDC/ORISE opportunity – Analytical Response Lab. Only applicants given further consideration will be contacted. 

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Job Posting: Visiting Assistant Professor at Berry College

, an ACS-approvedhttp://www.berry.edu/academics/science/chemistry/ >.
THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AT BERRY COLLEGE
program, invites applications for a one-year position as Visiting Assistant Professor to start
August 2012. Primary responsibilities include teaching a two-semester general chemistry
sequence with associated laboratories. A PhD degree in Chemistry is required and previous
experience teaching general chemistry is preferred. Send a letter of application, CV, copies of
undergraduate and graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of
recommendation to: Dr. Gary Breton; Department of Chemistry; P.O. Box 495016;
Mount Berry, GA 30149. Review of completed applications will begin May 7, 2012; the
position will remain open until filled. Please visit our website for information on the department:
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Located on more than 26,000 acres in northwest Georgia in a setting of great natural beauty,
Berry College is a selective liberal arts college with an enrollment of 2000 students and an
emphasis on academic excellence, practical work experience, and an interdenominational
religion-in-life program. EOE. Persons filling out an application for employment with Berry
College may be required to submit to a full national background check.