OMSI Communication Fellowship Info Session: The College of Science will host a presentation & answer questions about the OSU-OMSI Spring Science Communication Fellows Program in a hybrid in-person/virtual session. The program is open* to any faculty, postdocs, staff or graduate students at OSU. Join us on Oct. 20, noon – 1 p.m. to learn more. Register: beav.es/Ugg Masks are required in-person. 

OMSI’s Science Communication Fellowships support and prepare STEM professionals to communicate with a variety of audiences more effectively by participating in a series of interactive training workshops. Fellows join OMSI to raise awareness about their current scientific research while also serving as STEM role models for children and teenagers and building a culture of public engagement among science professionals. It’s a great opportunity to full broader impacts goals for grant-funded research.

*The OMSI Science Communication program is most beneficial to faculty, instructors, and graduate students engaged with a specific course of research.  Undergraduates already working under a PI or Advisor’s direction may be considered for the program.  Please enquire with specific scenarios.

See link for more information: https://www.science.oregonstate.edu/omsi-partnership 

Bucknell University has a small MS degree in Chemical Engineering open to BS Chemical Engineering as well as BS Chemistry graduates. We both pay a stipend and we waive tuition.  Please circulate the attached flyer to your senior Chemical Engineers and share with your Chemistry departments. Here is the link to our paid MS degree program.  Students should apply through the main Bucknell website.  We also recommend reaching out directly to professors in our department and asking about their research and if they are interested in taking a master’s student next year. The application deadline is February 1, 2022.

Discover ways to create and use media in your teaching as you blend synchronous and asynchronous learning in your Corvallis and Cascades campus courses. The Faculty Media Center and CTL invite faculty and GTAs to a one-hour Zoom workshop: Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m., or Thursday, Nov. 4 at 11 a.m. Register now.

https://jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/565433/assistant-associate-full-professor/

Researchers at Oregon State University are seeking volunteers to study compounds in the body after one serving of broccoli or alfalfa sprouts. We are seeking male and female participants who meet these criteria: 

•             Age 18-60 years old 

•             Non-smokers – tobacco, marijuana or other substances including e-cigarettes/vaping

•             Generally healthy – no history of heart disease/stroke, diabetes, kidney, liver or thyroid problems, or chemotherapy/radiation for cancer within 5 years 

•             Not pregnant or breastfeeding 

•             Not doing more than 7 hours of vigorous exercise per week 

•             Have not had bariatric surgery or history of stomach or intestinal problems 

•             Not taking medication to control cholesterol or fat absorption 

This study involves giving blood, urine and stool samples, 7 visits to OSU and lasts 72 hours. If you take part in the study you will receive up to $150.  Free parking will be provided. 

For more information or to see if you qualify, contact us at MFCResearch@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-5049 or visit https://beav.es/J8j for study information and on-line screener.

Study Title: Discovery of Biological Signatures for Cruciferous Vegetable Intake: Integration of the Broccoli- and Host-derived Metabolome and the Microbiome Principle Investigator: Emily Ho, PhD

Here’s a link to the posting on our website:

https://foleyhoag.com/careers/current-openings/patent-agent-technical-specialist-chemistry

Interested students/postdocs can email me at jtibrewala@foleyhoag.com. Thank you!

Offices – Boston, New York

Foley Hoag’s Intellectual Property Department has an opening in our Boston or New York office for a chemist with an advanced degree, preferably a Ph.D., in Chemistry.

We seek applicants with strong academic credentials, excellent verbal and written communication skills. Both entry-level and experienced candidates will be considered. Experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the areas of small molecules, pharmaceuticals, synthetic methods, polymer science and drug discovery would be useful, but is not necessary. A successful candidate who is not a registered patent agent will be expected to take and to pass the USPTO registration exam within a year of being hired. Candidates are encouraged to review the USPTO eligibility criteria prior to applying.

We staff our clients’ patent matters leanly, affording patent agents and technical specialists an opportunity for significant responsibility and excellent career development. They typically work one-on-one with associates and partners, gain a depth of experience in a broad range of patent strategy, drafting, prosecution and diligence matters, and get immediate client contact. Such experience has contributed to the firm’s consistently excellent rankings in various national satisfaction surveys and industry recognition lists.

TSMC Arizona Phoenix, AZ 85021

Full Job Description
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is looking for Outgoing Quality Assurance Technicians to
join our upcoming 5-nanometer fab in Phoenix, Arizona. As an Outgoing Quality Assurance Technician, you will
demonstrate a strong sense of reliability, enthusiasm, and will possess an attitude that embodies TSMC’s core
values – Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust.
Upon hire, your journey will begin with a 3-month training period in Taiwan to train with industry-leading experts.
Major expenses are paid by TSMC (relocation to and from the U.S., temporary work visa, housing, and more) for
you and your immediate family. TSMC offers an industry-leading competitive total compensation package.

Job Description:
Your main responsibilities include:
 Perform quality related functions including operations, equipment, and support.
 Execute Outgoing Corrective Action Plan (OCAP) for products with any nonconformity.
 Set up equipment recipe for automatic inspection tools.
 Assist Outgoing Quality Assurance operators in routine work, such as product shipment.
 Ensure workplace safety and maintain environment to meet Six Sigma (6S) requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and travel to Taiwan and have:
 An AAS/AS in science or engineering related disciplines.
 The ability to train in Taiwan for approximately 3 months upon hire.
 Solid fundamental Microsoft Office Suite and computer skills.
 Strong verbal and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with peers and supervisors.
 The ability to work in a cleanroom environment, gowning up in coveralls, hoods, boots, safety glasses and
gloves.
 A committed, attentive, positive, multi-tasking attitude, and ability to work under high pressure in a fastpaced
environment.
 The ability to work a compressed work schedule on a variety of potential shifts, including nights, as well as
work overtime, or holidays, as needed.
 US work authorization (Required)
Preferred Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s Degree in science or engineering related disciplines.
 Experience in wafer outgoing inspection.
Work Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Training: Tainan, Taiwan (3 Months)
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
 401(k)
 401(k) matching
 Dental insurance
 Health insurance
 Life insurance
 Paid time off
 Relocation assistance
 Vision insurance

Schedule:
 12 hour shift
 Day shift
 Monday to Friday
 Night shift
 Overtime
 Weekend availability
Work Location: One location

To apply,  email your resume to Zoe (Yu Chu) Lin at: yuchulin@tsmc.com.

“Walktober is a 31-day health promotion challenge designed to motivate and inspire the OSU community to become more active, anywhere you are. Cost to participate is $5 for students/alums and $10 for faculty/staff. Household members can join for free!

It’s more than just walking….. the Walktober challenge can work with your current fitness plan. Your Rec Sports classes, IM Sports teams, Faculty Staff Fitness classes, PAC classes or other workouts all fit into Walktober. Simply log any activity in the web tracker or mobile app each day and it will convert any exercise into steps, so all your activity counts!

Our goal is for each participant to walk at least 6,000 steps a day in October. Join and create a team of 4-10 people or fly solo. Either way, this challenge will help you feel healthier and more connected. Participants who hit this goal will also be entered into a weekly prize drawing!

Register at: https://beav.es/walktober ”