Chemistry Careers
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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 !
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 !
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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.
Exploring Career Options
The ACS Career Navigator™ guides you in exploring the career roles you aspire to and provides the resources necessary to function effectively in each role.
ACS also offers financial support programs for students, research teams, and faculty in pursuit of scientific study and discovery. We award over $20 million annually in research grants, approximately $1.15 million in student scholarships, and more.
ACS also offers financial support programs for students, research teams, and faculty in pursuit of scientific study and discovery. We award over $20 million annually in research grants, approximately $1.15 million in student scholarships, and more.
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ACS CAREER CONSULTANTS
Career Consultants and ACS members work together in developing career plans. A consultant can stimulate your thinking, ask important career planning questions to help clarify goals, provide encouragement, teach strategies for making meaningful career decisions, and aid you in your job search. Career Consultants are at National Meetings, Regional Meetings, Career Events and online.Exclusive Career Counseling for ACS Members, Every Thursday
ACS Members, drop into Virtual Office Hours every Thursday at 12:00 PM ET to network and speak with career consultants, get answers to your career questions, and receive career guidance. You’ll discover new job search tools and different ways to navigate today’s job market. Register to attend and tell your fellow ACS Members about this exclusive opportunity to connect with knowledgeable ACS Career Consultants and other chemists.
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| ACS Virtual Office Hour - Skydiving into Retirement
Join the ACS for this free Virtual Office Hour session on Thursday, October 6, 2023 at 12pm EST. Open to ACS members and non-members, this virtual session will begin with an exclusive presentation led by ACS Career Consultant Bill Carroll. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network in small groups lead by ACS Career Consultants. Register now to reserve your seat! |
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LVACS CAREER CONSULTANT
Greglynn Gibbs
Greglynn is CNS Platform Lab Manager in R&D at Spark Therapeutics. She ia also Lehigh Valley Section Membership Chair, a member of the ACS Committee on Community Activities, and Advisor of the Penn State Berks Student Chapter. She is very involved with ACS volunteer programs and enjoys reaching the younger chemists’ community, sharing her expertise in the chemical workforce. Greglynn looks at career development in terms of facing challenge: “every challenge you overcome in life can get you closer to the person you want to be. Despite what some might say, there is no ‘easy button’. Anything worth having is worth fighting for.” Contact 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.
Senior Surfactants Scientist, Nouryon, Bridgewater, NJ On-site
The Senior Surfactants Scientist will join the Nouryon team and be responsible for the research, development, and evaluation of surfactant ingredients for the home and personal care segments. This may include developments for various sub-segments, such as hard surface cleaners, degreasers, laundry and dish washing products, personal cleansing systems, conditioners, sunscreens, and skin care products. Apply
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.
Senior Surfactants Scientist, Nouryon, Bridgewater, NJ On-site
The Senior Surfactants Scientist will join the Nouryon team and be responsible for the research, development, and evaluation of surfactant ingredients for the home and personal care segments. This may include developments for various sub-segments, such as hard surface cleaners, degreasers, laundry and dish washing products, personal cleansing systems, conditioners, sunscreens, and skin care products. 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!
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