Introducing the New ACS Career Center
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and...DON'T FORGET: ACS CAREER CONSULTANTS and VIRTUAL CAREER SERVICES
- Virtual Office Hour at NOON every first Thursday
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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
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.
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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.
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 Scientist - Molecular Spectroscopy, Evonik, Allentown, NJ
Join Evonik’s RD&I team as a Senior Scientist, where your expertise in NMR and molecular spectroscopy will shape cutting-edge research and innovation. This role is a technical leadership position, driving the development of advanced analytical methods that support new product development, research, and process optimization. You’ll collaborate with global experts, R&D teams, and external partners to solve complex chemical challenges, ensuring Evonik remains at the forefront of scientific innovation.
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Senior Chemist Packaging Excellence, Henkel, Bridgewater, NJ
What you´ll do:
- Candidates for the Senior Chemist position will be responsible for product development and optimization activities for packaging adhesives.
- The candidate will utilize project management tools and work with cross-functional teams to execute projects to meet agreed timelines.
- The individual will also communicate results, both written and oral, to internal and external project teams...
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R&D Scientist (Silicones & Surfactant Characterization), Evonik, Allentown, PA
Join Evonik’s global mission to drive innovation in silicones and surfactant technologies within a collaborative and inclusive environment. As an R&D Scientist in our new Silicones and Surfactants group, you’ll contribute to meaningful research, technical breakthroughs, and play a key role in developing solutions that create a sustainable future. This role provides an exciting opportunity to grow your expertise, make impactful contributions, and advance your career.
- Recent Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science or a related discipline, or a Masters degree with 3+ years of relevant experience. Exceptional candidates with a Bachelors degree with 7+ years of relevant experience will also be considered.
- Proven hands-on experience in a laboratory setting, with an emphasis on synthetic techniques. The ideal candidate will have research experience in silicones and surfactant characterization.
- Familiarity with intellectual property management, regulatory compliance, and lab safety practices.
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!
