Exploring Career Options
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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
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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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.
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.
Assistant Professor, Chemistry, Muhlenberg College, August 2025
Position Type: three, full-time, tenure-track, Organic, Physical and Biochemistry
The Muhlenberg College Chemistry Department invites applications for three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in organic chemistry, physical chemistry and biochemistry beginning in August 2025. Please share these opportunities with your personal and professional contacts!
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Assistant Professor, Chemistry, Cedar Crest College, Spring 2025
Position Type: full-time, renewable (non-tenure track); Department: Chemical, Physical and Forensic Sciences
The Department of Chemical, Physical, and Forensic Sciences at Cedar Crest College invites applications for a chemistry faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Instructor to begin January 2025. The candidate must demonstrate proficiency teaching a diverse range of courses and a dedicated commitment to undergraduate education. Successful candidates will collaborate as part of a team-teaching lecture and laboratory courses in General, Organic, and Biochemistry (GOB) and Analytical Chemistry, alongside other courses in their field of expertise. A Ph.D. (Assistant Professor) or Masters degree (Instructor) is required. Preference will be given to candidates specializing in analytical chemistry, although all exceptional candidates will be considered. Candidates must have a passion for teaching introductory chemistry courses for the diversity of our college’s programs, including courses that support our nursing, allied health-science, and other programs, as well as departmental majors. Candidates should have a strong interest in curriculum development.
Application Instructions:
Submit a letter of interest (cover letter), CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of reference, and a diversity statement that describes planned contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion to the following link: apply.interfolio.com/151897
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
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