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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Centocor R&D Co-Ops

Job Description

BIO Pharmaceutical Development and Marketed Product Support (BIO PD & MPS) group within Centocor R&D located in PA, NJ, and in Europe. The BIO PD & MPS organization is responsible for the development of technology used in the large-scale manufacture of monoclonal antibodies, therapeutic proteins, and other biologics. PD is also responsible for the manufacture of toxicology supplies and clinical supplies for phase 1 and phase 2 drug development studies.

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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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NSBRI Internships on Earth Benefits of Space Research

Program Overview

NSBRI, funded by NASA, is a consortium of institutions studying the health risks related to long-duration spaceflight. Research findings will also impact the understanding and treatment of similar medical conditions experienced on Earth. The Institute’s science, technology and education projects take place at more than 60 institutions across the United States.

NSBRI is offering internships at NASA to introduce the health concerns associated with long stays in space. The program offers undergraduate, graduate and medical students the opportunity to work under the guidance of scientists and physicians at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston and NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland.

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EPA Student Career Experience Program

Representatives from the EPA will come to talk about their Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) at 5 PM in the Sherwood Room.

The SCEP is a special paid internship designed to provide students currently enrolled in a degree program with paid work experience that compliments their academic program, and to introduce them to Federal government career opportunities.  Upon completion of the required number of work hours (generally 640 hours before graduation), and graduation, students become eligible for direct hire into the Federal government for the type of position for which they have trained.

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