Chemistry Careers

Introducing the New ACS Career Center

The American Chemical Society is proud to announce the launch of its new and improved career center, ACS Chemistry Careers (formerly C&ENjobs and Get Experience). From internships and REUs, to full-time research and lab positions, we have you covered in all stages of your career. Create an account and start exploring the benefits of our new career center today.
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and...DON'T FORGET: ACS CAREER CONSULTANTS and VIRTUAL CAREER SERVICES
  • Virtual Office Hour at NOON every first Thursday

  • Career PathwaysTM Virtual Workshops at NOON every third Wednesday

                  

In his September 12th 2024 talk, “Finding your career path in chemistry: ACS Resources and approaches.” speaker Dr. Wayne E. Jones Jr., Chair of the ACS Board of Directors and Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of New Hampshire emphasized the wide variety of careers which involve chemistry and what the expectations and progress paths are for each. He then explained the resources which ACS members have at their disposal to help them pursue these multifaceted careers including one-on-one Career Counseling. Dr. Jones earned his B.S. from St. Michael’s College in 1987 and his Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1991.  View the slideshow.
                  
Our Joint February Meeting with the Lehigh Valley AIChE Local Section at Lafayette College featured Tom English of Evonik discussing "Knowledge and Skills Expected in Fresh Graduates in Industry" Octagon article Slide show
The October 18, 2023 Graduate School and REU Fair at East Stroudsburg University gave undergraduate students from Lehigh Valley Colleges an opportunity to talk with faculty and graduate students at area universities about what to expect in a graduate school program.
Lehigh Valley ACS March 2023 Meeting: Science Careers
Who (not What) do you want to be when you grow up? Todd McEvoy, Senior Director of Laboratory Services at Azzur Group, explored that question in detail during our March 23rd 2023 meeting at Muhlenberg College. Topics included deciding career paths (don't be afraid to change!), self-assessment, traditional vs non-traditional career paths, and utilizing resources to find the right job. Todd graciously provided us his wisdom gained through his own career experiences and fielded many great questions from our student audience. Review his slides. While you're at it, learn more about ACS member career growth support and how to chart the next steps in your job search by visiting the ACS Career page here !  
Member Benefit from ACS!
ACS is pleased to provide as a member benefit: LinkedIn Learning! ACS Members with the Premium Membership Package may now obtain access to LinkedIn Learning, an on-demand online learning provider where you can learn new skills at your pace and on your terms.
Once connected to LinkedIn Learning, you can begin accessing literally thousands of online courses as part of your ACS Membership! Click here for a visual reference of the activation process. For technical assistance, please contact the  LinkedIn Learning Support Team. There is also a brief tutorial available for new users: How to Use LinkedIn Learning
Please contact linkedinlearning@acs.org with any general, non-technical questions or ACS Membership Services at service@acs.org,1-800-333-9511 (U.S. and Canada) or +1-614-447-3776 (outside North America) regarding access to the LinkedIn Learning benefit!
The ACS Institute: Your Source for Top-Quality In-Person or Virtual Professional Training
 
ACS Institute Courses are the best way to receive the high-quality instruction you've come to expect from ACS, either in-person or from the comfort of home.  See below for courses that are starting soon – space is limited, register today!  There are also many on-demand, no fee Institute courses available.

Virtual Classrooms
Register today for our complimentary Virtual Classrooms, where you'll learn live from skilled experts, who will help you target your career goals and give you the boost you need to succeed. Learn more and register here

ACS CAREER DAYS

ACS Career Days are scheduled for all virtual regional meetings. See: ACS Career Events.

Grants and Scholarships for High School Chemistry Educators
ACS-Hach Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Scholarship: provides financial support of up to $6,000 for full-time study and up to $3,000 for part-time study for chemistry graduates with limited work experience to obtain a master's degree in education or teacher certification in chemistry.  Apply by May 1.
ACS-Hach Second Career Teacher Scholarship: provides financial support of up to $6,000 for full-time study and up to $3,000 for part-time study for chemistry professionals to obtain a master's degree in education or teacher certification in chemistry.  Apply by May 1.
ACS-Hach High School Chemistry Classroom Grant:  grants of up to $1,500 are available for high school chemistry teachers to use to cover basic classroom or laboratory needs, fund professional development experiences, or support innovative ideas in chemistry education. Apply by June 1.
ACS-Hach Land Grant Teacher Scholarship:  provides financial support of up to $10,000 for full-time study to obtain a chemistry undergraduate degree and chemistry teaching credentials at one of 72 partner institutions. Contact participating universities directly for application details.
Visit the ACS-Hach Programs home page for complete details.

ACS CAREER CONSULTANT
Greglynn Gibbs

Greglynn is CNS Platform Laboratory Manager in R&D at Spark Therapeutics, Inc. Her educational and professional career path has taken her through a number of fields that have provided her with a broad perspective and research skill set in academia, government, biotech, and pharma. For more information about Greglynn, and to connect, she can be found on LinkedIn. If you were to ask Greglynn for the best career advice she could give, she would say, "The best advice I can give anyone, no matter what educational or career stage they may be in is to stay active and informed. Staying active keeps you connected, and keeps your mind working and focused. Staying informed through reading, workshops and online training keeps you up-to-date in your field and aware of intersectional opportunities. There is so much more going on in your field outside the four walls surrounding your desk or workplace. Challenging yourself to learn, be active, be part of a team, and think outside the box is the most rewarding thing you can do to help yourself succeed."

Email Greglynn here.
 
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Chemistry Job Listings
These listings are posted to aid LVACS members in their career development and do not reflect a recommendation of these institutions by LVACS.

Sr. Polymer Synthesis Chemist - Emulsion Polymerization, Wacker Chemical Corporation USA, Allentown, PA
The Sr. Polymer Synthesis Chemist - Emulsion Polymerization will develop new products and technologies that enable both growth as well as strengthen and defend the existing business position. In addition, this role will leverage core technology to develop offerings that provide long term performance and/or economic advantage in the marketplace, as well as serve as the dispersion chemistry expert for the purposes of safety, plant operation, raw material strategy, quality, and regulatory. The Sr. Polymer Synthesis Chemist - Emulsion Polymerization will also provide training for junior scientists/engineers, sales, purchasing, and manufacturing personnel, share knowledge of analytical chemistry related to dispersions to ensure that adequate analytical capabilities and methods exist to support research and manufacturing, especially related to product quality, and develop and maintain intellectual property to strengthen the overall business position. Lastly, this role will monitor industry technology trends to understand competitive positions, identify future opportunities where core technologies can be leveraged to create sustainable market advantage, supervise the staff and operation of the research laboratories, and ensure the safe operation of the laboratories as well as maximize the impact of technology has on meeting the overall objectives of the business. Apply

Manager, Analytical Chemistry Innovation & Expertise, L’Oréal Research & Innovation, Clark, NJ
We are seeking a Manager to join our Analytical Chemistry team in our state of the art Clark, New Jersey research facility, supporting our Analytical Innovation & Expertise Pillar. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership to ensure we provide the business with the highest quality data and insights needed to further our beauty care business. You will be responsible for management and development of the Innovation & Expertise analytical team to support the attainment of corporate goals. Apply

Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry, broadly defined. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in chemistry or closely related field, and a minimum of one year of post-doctoral experience are required by the date of employment. The start date for the position is July 1, 2026. The individual hired is expected to develop a vibrant research program as evidenced by:

  • A highly impactful scholarly output
  • Sustainable external funding
  • Leadership in their field
  • Effective mentorship of Ph.D. students

There are opportunities to develop collaborations within the Department and across the university in a variety of fields. Members of the Department are expected to demonstrate excellence in both teaching and mentoring an inclusive student population and to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students across a wide range of disciplines. The Individual hired will be expected to display a strong commitment to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels and to include undergraduates in their research program. Faculty in the Department assist in the administrative and governance functions of the department, the university, and the profession via service on committees as appropriate. Apply

Open Rank Educational Innovation Teaching Faculty Position in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering in the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Lehigh University invites applications from innovative educators for a Teaching Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position (non-tenure track) who will support, enhance, and advance our educational mission. A start date on or after July 1, 2025 is anticipated. This position is a renewable, fixed-term, non-tenure-track, full-time position. The initial term of appointment will be from three to five years. Presence on campus is required. Apply

Polymer Chemists, Mussel Polymers, Inc.
Mussel Polymers, Inc. located at 116 Research Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18015 in Bethlehem PA is a biomimetic specialty adhesive and formulations company. We are seeking Polymer Chemists and Adhesion Scientists to join our team while we expand our scientific development and pilot manufacturing. This is an opportunity to join an innovative startup looking to rapidly grow and develop new solutions to previously unsolvable problems. Qualities desired in ideal candidates are:      Pilot scale polymerization design and operations experience, Commercial scale specialty polymer production experience, Experience with catechol chemistry, Experience with functional protection/de-protection chemistry, Organic monomer synthesis chemistry experience and cGMP production experience. Interested? CONTACT: letsbond@musselpolymers.com

Professional Relations

LVACS works with local chapters of other scientific and professional societies such as AIChE, MRS and the BioPharma Network. Contact us if you represent such a group and would like to start an ongoing relationship with ACS! 

Section Chair
Chester Crane, crane@musselpolymers.com
 
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