Hopkins ChemBE Career Network

Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, Federal Career Intern Program

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has an entry level professional opportunity for a recent college or grad school graduate.  Through the Federal Career Intern Program, the CSB is offering an individual the opportunity to be appointed to a 2-year internship.  Upon successful completion of the internship, the individual may be eligible for permanent placement within the agency.  This is a paid internship and you would be eligible to participate in the federal government benefit programs.  This internship will allow the individual to work in and learn about the chemical process safety field, as well as develop personal and professional skills.

The CSB is an independent safety investigation agency.  The mission of the Board is to enhance the health and safety of workers and the public, and to protect the environment by uncovering the underlying causes of accidental chemical releases and using these findings and supporting research to promote preventive actions by both the private and public sectors.  The CSB conducts state-of-the-art investigations of carefully selected major incidents involving the accidental release of hazardous materials; produces high-quality, easy-to-read, and timely investigation reports that identify the root and contributing causes of these incidents; conducts hazard, safety and data studies designed to complement the Board’s investigation report and recommendation activities; develops well-reasoned and precisely targeted recommendations; and conducts effective advocacy activity for these recommendations.

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Merck PhD Positions

Job Description

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at Merck has the vital role of bridging the gap between new pharmaceutical and vaccine discoveries and commercial products.

Those who join Merck can look for substantial early responsibility, the opportunity to develop and apply state-of-the-art technologies, chances for growth and advancement in an informal, varied work environment. Specific openings in MMD are as follows:

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Research Investigator

Description

The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting characterization studies on new drug candidates to define biophysical and chemical properties using different analytical tools. Develop parenteral dosage forms for clinical and commercial use, and conduct optimization and scale up studies. Generate data for regulatory filings, participate on project teams to assure successful drug product technology transfer from R&D to clinical manufacturing and commercial sites. Issue periodic reports and assure compliance of the laboratory environment and work generated with corporate and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

EDUCATION PREFERRED: Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Bioengineering or related disciplines

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: M.S.5 8 years Ph.D. 0 to 3 years.

SKILLS REQUIRED: Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of protein structure, chemistry, stability and fundamental principles of pharmaceutical science essential for the development of injectable dosage forms particularly for protein therapeutics Hands on experience with analytical instrumentation, such as SEC, SDS PAGE, IEF , spectroscopy and microcalorimetry . Experience with biophysical characterization, thermodynamics and mechanistic understanding of proteins with excipients is desired. Good written and verbal communication as well as having good interpersonal skills and be an effective team player.

Primary Location at New Brunswick, NJ

To Apply

For more information or to apply, go online (Job Number 0900650).

Process Research and Development Outstanding Student Awards – 2009/2010

The Process Research and Development (PR&D) organization functions as the bridge between Research and Manufacturing, taking processes from laboratory bench-scale to manufacturing-scale. The mission of PR&D is to design, develop, scale up and implement cost-effective production systems and technologies for therapeutic drug candidates to fulfill the demands of Genentech’s Research, Development, Commercial and Production Operations groups.

The Genentech PR&D Student Awards were founded to recognize outstanding students in disciplines related to chemical and biochemical engineering at selected schools. JHU, based on its faculty, research and outstanding students, has been selected to receive a student award of $2,500. The student award-winner will be offered a three-month summer intern position starting in June 2010 at Genentech’s South San Francisco or Oceanside locations in California in one of the following areas:

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Intel Recent Graduate Opportunities

Job Description

By applying to this prescreen posting, you are expressing interest in Recent College Graduate (RCG) opportunities with Intel. To qualify as an RCG, you must have graduated or will graduate within 18 months from today’s date.

Opportunity Overview for Graduate Students

Intel offers a broad range of opportunities to Recent College Graduates of graduate-level degrees (a Master of Science degree and a Ph.D.) in the following technical disciplines:

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