College of Arts and Sciences Career and Internship Fair

September 25

2-6 pm

Alumni Hall in the IMU

I am writing to invite your undergraduate and master’s students to the PULSe Fall Open House on September 27, 2024. This open house serves as an opportunity to introduce you to the Purdue University Interdisciplinary Life Science Ph.D. Program (PULSe).  PULSe provides opportunities for an interdisciplinary graduate experience in the basic life sciences for Ph.D. students.

Our day of activities will include a meeting faculty and alumni, lunch with current students, and a tour of lab facilities. Students will gain exposure to some of the current life science research at Purdue, while also being given an opportunity to talk with faculty and students to familiarize themselves with the PULSe Program.

The details of the 2024 PULSe Fall Open House are as follows:

Date: September 27, 2024
Time: 8:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Morning: Pfendler Hall | Afternoon: Stewart Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Parking Available in the Grant Street Parking Garage  or the Harrison Street Parking Garage (passes will be provided at check-in).

Activities: Keynote will begin at 8:30, including academic and industry panels, current student poster session, lunch with faculty, students, and alumni, and tour of campus facilities.

Lunch will be provided.

RSVP: https://gradapply.purdue.edu/register/2024PULSeopenhouse

Questions: 765-496-1635 or pulse@purdue.edu

Register today!

Passing along free membership details for Chemistry undergrad students and this upcoming event if anyone is interested.

Midwest Society of Cosmetic Chemists | Indianapolis Lunch

October 22, 2024

11am-2pm

Pricing $35 Members, $50 Non-members & $25 Students

Northside Events & Social Club

2100 E 71st St, Indianapolis, IN 46220

Join Indianapolis area R&D professionals from personal care manufacturers to lunch and learn!

Technical Presentation: How to Achieve Superior pH Stability, Neutralization, and Overall Performance in Clean Personal Care formulations using Amino Alcohols

Speaker: Heather Dusek, Advancion

Technical Presentation: Navigating the Art of Fragrance

Speaker: Tanner Wortham, The Perfumery

Schedule

11am Arrival/Networking

11:30 Lunch/Intros MWSCC/Sponsor Highlights

12:00 Advancion Presentation

12:30 The Perfumery Presentation

1:00 Questions to speakers

Networking until 2PM

Event registration here(coming soon!): https://www.scconline.org/MidwestSCC/Events/Midwest-Event-Schedule

SUMMER PAID TUTOR OPPORTUNITY

PASS Program Assistant Instructor

Groups Scholars Program

Primary Role:

The PASS (Peer Assisted Study Session) Program Assistant Instructors report directly to the Groups Scholars Program’s Math Tutoring Coordinator.  As a PASS Program Assistant Instructor, employee will provide supplemental instruction and learning tools to students enrolled in entry level Math J010 or Chemistry C103 class during the Groups Scholars Program Summer Experience Program.

Weekly hours:

15-20 hours per week.  Flexible.  Schedules coincide with the Summer Experience Program class schedules and PASS Sessions. Hours of work are flexible for lesson planning but should not exceed 29-hrs per week across all positions of employment held with Indiana University.

Compensation:

$14 per hour  (Possibly higher this year)

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Attend the PASS Program training sessions and staff meetings
• Observe daily Math J010, Math M106, Chemistry C103, or Business K160 class as assigned.
• Create lesson plans and provide supplemental materials to assist Groups participants need for success.
• Schedule and lead Peer Assisted Study Sessions, track attendance and participation.
• Assess and monitor academic progress of participants within study sessions.
• Participate in analysis and data collection regarding the success of the program

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Applicant has at least one year of college with a grade of A or B in Math J111, J112, and/or Chemistry C103

To Apply: Please send resume to Sharon Pauly: sharhoff@iu.edu

This is a great opportunity to mentor and help students new to college life be successful. It would also be a valuable addition to your resume.

Join this workshop! In the workshop, we will share best practices of science communication on multiple social media platforms including X, YouTube, and Reddit. We will also provide hands-on activities so that you can apply our tips to your practice. All scientists and graduate students are welcome.

Tuesday, June 11, 2:00-3:15 pm, C033

Hosted by Professor Noriko Hara and her postdoc, Dr. Seung Woo Chae, working together to investigate public engagement with science & technology in an NSF-supported project.

For a BS/MS chemist in a Kilo-Lab with a Multinational Company in Columbus, Ohio

Chemist (essilorluxottica.com)

https://careers.essilorluxottica.com/job/Columbus-Chemist-OH-43230/1060124401/

Chemist

Date:  Apr 12, 2024

Location:  Columbus, OH, US, 43230

Requisition ID: 843026
Position: Full-Time
We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry.

With over 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality. Committed to vision, we enable people to “see more and be more” thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality and cutting-edge processing methods. Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. Greasing the wheels behind the scenes, our people in Operations are the backbone of our Company.

GENERAL FUNCTION

Lead role in the kilogram-scale manufacture of specialty chemicals including dyes and dye intermediates for use by both internal and external customers.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Specialty chemical production on kilogram scales
• Chemical apparatus set-up, reactor loading (solvents, raw materials) and unloading
• Chemical process monitoring and control
• Crude product purification (crystallization, chromatography, rotary evaporation, solvent recovery)
• Spectroscopy (ultraviolet, visible, infrared) and Data Analysis
• Quality control
• Record keeping (Laboratory notebooks, Certificates of Analysis)
• Chemical equipment preventive maintenance and repair (Reactors, Evaporators, Pumps, etc.)
• Reporting (Standard Operating Procedures, Production reports)
• Compliance with safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA) and internal practices

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry
• Certifications: None required
• Experience: 5 years kilo lab
• Expertise in handling chemicals and chemical equipment
• Expertise with analytical equipment including GC, UV/Vis spectroscopy
• Expertise with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s, Organic Chemistry
• Expertise in handling chemicals and chemical equipment on kilogram scales
• Expertise with analytical equipment including GC, UV/Vis spectroscopy
• Expertise with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process.  To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the Luxottica Ethics Compliance Hotline at 1-888-887-3348 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.

Hoosier Health Advocates is hosting two service trips this summer.  These service trips will be at weekend-long free clinics hosted by Remote Area Medical (RAM).

Remote Area Medical (RAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to hosting weekend-long pop-up clinics, operating from 6 am to 6 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, providing free dental, medical, and optometry services.  Volunteers take on various duties to ensure the clinics run smoothly. Some examples of volunteer responsibilities include patient registration, working in dental sterilization, crafting glasses in the vision lab, providing interpretation services, scribing, and managing patient flow throughout the clinic.

We are accepting applications to fill 15 spots at 2 Service Trips. These applications are due Wednesday, May 1 at 11:59 PM. These trips are:

1. Brydstown, TN (May 17 – 19)
2. Cincinnati, OH (July 26-28)

Transportation and lodging for these trips will be organized with all trip-goers following acceptance to the trip. We have space to take 15 students on each trip. The approximate cost of attendance (food, gas, housing) for these trips are $120-160 per person.

The application can be found here: https://forms.gle/R5uuuhRcasZLttsy7 

The undergraduate teaching labs is currently accepting applications for new Chemistry Lab Prep Assistants for the Fall 2024 semester.

All years of undergraduate students are eligible, and we hire both normal part-time positions and Federal Work-Study positions. Specific details about the position and the application can be found on Handshake, and the job numbers listed below.

Chemistry Lab Prep Assistant: #8860698

Chemistry Lab Prep Assistant – Work Study Applicants: Job #8857090

We plan to start interviewing applicants over the summer, so interested students should apply as soon as possible. If the students have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me, schmitza@iu.edu, or Rick Armstrong, frarmstr@iu.edu.