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Job postings for chemistry students:

1:) Product Safety Labs is searching for applicants that are recent/soon-to-be graduates at the BS-level for an analytical chemist to work in a contract-research lab in Dayton, NJ (~10 miles south of New Brunswick). They are looking for applicants that would be interested in an entry level position here. It's a GLP-regulated lab that performs a myriad of different types of testing (HPLC, mass spec, ion chromatography, wet chemistry titrations, etc) mainly for the agrochemical industry. They are looking to hire very soon. Please contact Peter Zehr, Director of Analytical Services if interested.

2:) Job opportunity: Quality Control Technician, Flavor Materials International (US citizen or green card holder required)

1. Strong chemistry background (chemistry, food science...) fresh college graduates preferred.
2. Perform inspection on incoming raw materials and finished products to ensure quality specifications are met.
3. Use test equipments (Densitometer, refractometer, pH meter, Gas Chromatography, etc.,) to evaluate the materials or products.
4. Strong computer skills to record inspection data and create reports.
5. Raw material sampling and handling, maintain laboratory conditions.

Contact Deepak Arora at 732-499-9700.

3:) DuPont is looking to distribute two full time opportunities available within their Material Science and Engineering (MS&E) group. DuPont is interested in those with a major/background in chemistry, materials science, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering and/or physics. Bachelor and Master of Science candidates will be considered. All students must be US Citizens/Permanent Residents. The deadline to apply is May 3, 2012. Students can apply directly to the links below.

• Associate Investigator - Laboratory Research - Photovoltaic Cells
• Associate Investigator - MS&E Technology

4:) Amicus has an internship opportunity.  Good academic grades are needed.  Below is a short description of the company and the positions.  If you are interested, please send your resume to Robin Yarborough by Monday, April 4th by 1 p.m.

Amicus recognizes that work experience relating to the student's career goal can be beneficial to in obtaining full time employment upon graduation. The internship program at Amicus can serve to strengthen your commitment to a career field.  We strive for work assignments that are educational and meaningful. The Amicus Intern will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with experts in their field to gain new skills and experiences. Amicus is located in Cranbury, NJ.

Amicus Therapeutics has an open summer intern position in the Medicinal Chemistry Group. The successful candidate will be working in a synthetic organic chemistry laboratory under the supervision of a senior PhD chemist.

Key responsibilities include synthesizing small molecules according to established procedures, analytical characterization of molecules, keeping accurate notebooks and presenting experimental results at group team meetings. All necessary training will be provided.  Candidates should be highly motivated with some background in chemistry, preferably organic chemistry.

5:) There is an employment opportunity at Brewer Science, a major innovator of high-technology solutions for the semiconductor and the microelectronics industry. They are currently seeking to fill two full-time Research Associate positions to work as a part of the R&D Semiconductor Technology Team in Rolla, Missouri. They are looking for an individual to help advance new technologies within the company by conducting experiments, including organic synthesis, sample preparation, and performance characterization, under minimal supervision. The successful candidate must be able to work with sensitive and highly confidential information. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors Degree preferred with organic synthesis experience. For further details visit their website.

6:) There is an approximately 6-month R&D co-op opportunity with Johnson & Johnson. This analytical chemist position begins in June and ends in December.  It is a full-time working position, and there is also the opportunity to obtain 6 credits for the work. If interested, send your resumes to Steve Martellucci, and apply online.

7:) Bogota Jr./Sr. High School has an anticipated opening for the 2012-2013 school year for a qualified Chemistry/Physics teaching position. Send a cover letter, resume, and transcripts to:
Maritza Tactuk, Principal Secretary, 2 Henry C. Luthin Place, Bogota, NJ 07603.