Networking For Scientists

Do you want to get your toe in the door of science careers, or an internship there, but don’t know where to start? Do career fairs or internship fairs intimidate you? Is networking a challenge?

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) created this video to help with those things!  The following video contains networking tips, etiquette for networking, and different techniques for gaining traction at career fairs and meet ups.

Southern Teachers

Do you love chemistry?  Do you like teaching people or tutoring them?  Why not start a career as a chemistry teacher!

Who should apply?  Those with a strong content knowledge and the potential to motivate and inspire teenagers in and out of the classroom as a teacher. You do NOT need a teaching license or education major to be successful.image003

How can I apply?  Simply complete the online application and submit a resume and cover letter to be considered.

Why Southern Teachers? Southern Teachers has helped private/independent K-12 schools find qualified teachers since 1902. Today they work with over 600 schools from Maryland to Miami and west to Midland, TX.  Southern teachers is an organization working with schools in the South of the United States, not the Northern States

Cargill Internship Opportunity

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Looking for a career in food? Or a career for next semester?  Come to the Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Career Expo and meet with Lab Managers from Cargill!

 

What does Cargill do? From their website:

Cargill provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services to the world. Together with farmers, customers, governments and communities, we help people thrive by applying our insights and 150 years of experience. We have 150,000 employees in 70 countries who are committed to feeding the world in a responsible way, reducing environmental impact and improving the communities where we live and work.

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The Expo is on Sept. 29th, and these representatives will be looking for individuals to fill a 6-9 month internships at several of their facilities in Ohio, North Carolina, and Georgia.  They will conduct interviews with prospective interns the following day, on Sept. 30th.

Requirements:

  • Currently pursuing or have earned a degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering or related science or engineering degree
  • Must be available to work 40 hours per week from January – August 2017 OR May – December 2017
  • Must be open to relocation
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize and manage a large workload with multiple priorities.
  • Familiarity with laboratory procedures & equipment – e.g.: Microbiological testing methods, Sensory analysis, Titrators, GC, HPLC, Refractive index, AA, Spectrometers
  • Moderate to advanced scientific knowledge: chemistry, acids, bases & solvents, biology/microbiology, Food Science.
  • Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer

Position Link to Apply Online:  Food Safety Quality Regulatory Co-Op 2017 – UNI04804

For More Information

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MIT Lincoln Laboratory is Recruiting

ON CAMPUS RECRUITING:

Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at the Engineering Career Expo 2016

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MIT Lincoln Laboratory offers scientists and engineers the opportunity to work on challenging problems critical to national security. They are federally funded by the Department of Defense, and they have a focused commitment to research and development, with an emphasis on building prototypes and demonstrating operational systems that meet real-world requirements.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory would like to meet you if you are pursuing a BS/MS/PhD in any of the following majors:

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  • Computer Science
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Aeronautical/Astronautics
  • Biology/Biochemistry

To be considered, follow this application process at their college recruiting website.

No applicants will be discriminated for any reason. Due to the unique nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required for applicants.

For more information about MIT Lincoln Laboratory, visit there official website.

Fellowship: ENABLE STEM

 Are you wondering what to do after college? Looking for a way to impact your community or teach high school students?

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ENABLE STEM is funded by the National Science Foundation through the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program. ENABLE STEM is a one-year Master of Education (MEd) degree program that seeks to support and prepare high quality STEM teacher leaders for high needs classrooms in grades 7-12. This is a great opportunity for senior chemistry students who aspire to be high school teachers.
The fellowship includes:
  • $10,000 stipend provided first year in the MEd program, Plus full-tuition support
  • Additional $10,000 salary supplement paid each year for 4 years teaching in high needs school
For more information, see OSU ENABLE Flyer
Deadline: Nov. 15 2016

Undergraduate Research: Retroviruses

Have you thought about working in a lab? Doing research now as an undergraduate?

You have the unique opportunity to work in a research lab for OSU!

The Yoder lab is researching retroviruses, a type of RNA viruses that insert their DNA into host cells, an example of which is HIV.  The lab supervisor is Dr. Kristine Yoder.  This opportunity is open to talented 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year students who are interested in medical research.  You will get to work in the lab 10-15 hours a week during the school year, and then full time over the summer for at least one year.

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From Dr. Yoder:

Depending on the experience of the undergraduate, the lab duties may initially be limited to supportive tasks (such as preparing solutions) with the expectation of advancing to an individual medical research project.  For more information about our research visit our website at u.osu.edu/yoder.176.

  • Prefer Students who have completed introductory chemistry and biology coursework
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA required

Interested students should send a resume, unofficial transcript and current class schedule to yoderlabosu@gmail.com by Friday, September 9.

ACS Publications: Marketing Manager Needed

The American Chemical Society is looking for a Journal Marketing Manager for their organic and med portfolio.ACS

The Marketing Manager is responsible for planning and administration of marketing campaigns for a portfolio of journals. They also engage the scientific community to drive inbound manuscript submissions in terms of quality and quantity, as well as helping to drive readership.

Potential journals under management include, but are not limited to:

  • Journal of Organic Chemistry
  • Organic Letters
  • Organometallics

Applicants should be chemistry or biochemistry graduates and have business experience and good communication skills.

Interested candidates can get more information about the position and apply online.

 

Job Opportunity: Prep Chemist Needed at Precision Labs

Precision Labs, a licensed reference lab that focuses on urinalysis in Plain City, Ohio, is looking for a full-time Prep Chemist.

Some responsibilities of this position include:logo_precision

  • Operation of an Immunoassay Analyzer and LC MS/MS for prepared samples
  • Support development of drug analysis methods
  • Aid in troubleshooting and documentation of instrumentation

test tubeThe chemist will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with peers and colleagues outside of their team  and contribute to a learning environment while exhibiting eagerness and adaptability.

For more information about this job, please reference the Prep Chemist Job Flyer.

Interested applicants can email a resume and cover letter to Courtney Kirby at Courtney@urinalysislabs.com.

Job Opportunity: Entry Level Chemists Needed at Oakwood Labs

Oakwood Laboratories, located in the Cleveland Area, has three openings for entry level chemists.

This position is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work in the pharmaceutical industry. Chemists will work closely with Oakwood’s Senior Scientist and Manager of Analytical Chemistry.

Chemists will have the opportunity to support analytical chemistry development, work individually and with colleagues and leadership, maintain professional and technical knowledge, and perform literature searches.

Interested graduates can submit a resume through FutureLink using the posting ID# 25302219.

Polymer Initiative of Northeast Ohio (PiNO) Conference

This event is on June 10.

polymersThe  Graduate Macromolecular Student Organization at Case Western Reserve University invites post-doctorate, graduate, and undergraduate students from science and engineering programs to attend the PiNO conference in Cleveland, Ohio.

This one day conference allows for presentation of posters, networking, and winning cash prizes for students seeking internships, co-ops, or full-time employment. polymers2

Registration is only $10 for undergraduate and graduate students.

Registration and conference information is available on the conference’s website.