Biotech company in the mid-Willamette valley, small and 20+ years established, seeks chromatography, synthesis, waste and recycling chemist. The successful candidate will work closely with our lead chemist and our production supervisor.
Primary responsibilities:
Chromatography tasks will be in support of production and research groups and include preparative column chromatography and various analytical chromatography methods, likely including gas chromatography and HPLC.
Familiarity with the chemical principles of separations and purifications will be beneficial. Solutions from production will be fractionated to produce new feedstocks for our processes. Chemical characterizations may involve thin layer chromatography, gas chromatography, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, Karl Fischer titration and other methods as needed.
Synthesis of moieties used to modify Morpholino oligos and preparation of various versions of the oligo synthesis resin will be ongoing periodic tasks.
Understanding chemical hazards and reactivity will be important for the waste management tasks, as well a safety-conscious attitude with intent to protect self and co-workers. The position will require learning the chemical waste handling and disposal laws for the State of Oregon
Overall duties will include:

  • Purifying compounds by column chromatography at various scales;
  • Synthesizing and purifying chemical inputs to our production process;
  • Recycling mixed solvents from our production process by distillation and then dewatering and characterizing fractions for re-use in production; and
  • Learning our hazardous waste compliance program, eventually taking over duties for waste compliance and disposal.
    Qualifications:
    A Master’s degree in chemistry is required and preferred. Candidate must have the ability to lift 50lb of weight to handle silica, solvents, and equipment. We prefer studies and/or experience in technical writing and recordkeeping. As we are a small company, flexibility in undertaking unexpected tasks, researching and learning new procedures, and working in small groups is important. Must be able to work independently after initial training. This is a full-time position (40 hr/week) paid as salary; some processes might require evening or weekend work, but this time can be recovered as flex time during normal working hours. A medical plan is available.
    Send resume and cover letter to: jobs@gene-tools.com Attn: Dr. Yongfu Li

The President’s Commission on the Status of Women has funding available for groups seeking to engage speakers (virtually or in person) whose message supports PCOSW’s mission of advancing gender equity at OSU. Sponsorship averages $500 depending on the remaining budget and number of requests. To apply, fill out this form by April 25. For more information on PCOSW, visit our website.

Congratulations to our Winter ’23 Honor Roll

Carley Beeman
Audrey Biggerstaff
Alejandro Bobenrieth
Katrina Brown
Madeline Coe
Prongbaramee Colling
Tyler Doyle
Alden Dupras
Madison Flanders
Emily Frechette
Audrey Garrison
Kelsey Gayler
Jack Gordon
Matthew Gray
Christina-Ann Groening
Karina Hernandez
Ivan Hickman
Ava Hilden
Devon Hoskins
Ayden Hupp
Lucy Jaeger
Mitchell Kenny
Skylar Kim
Deborah Kim
Seohyun Lee
Phoebe Lee
Taylor Linsday
James Lovdokken
Sydney Lowe
Eric Ly
Hunter Maclennan
Brooke Moser
Milo Muniz
Molly Murphy
Isabella Nelson
Mckenna Neubert
Citlali Nieves Lira
Evan Park
Catherine Qin
Jianyao Qin
Jack Richardson
Gary Schmidt
Adam Shoff
Kayla Stanley
Jonathan Tence
Katarina Vaz
Jackson White
Makenzie Williamson
Taryn Willman
Samuel Wolfe
Nigel Yarnall-Benson

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY, CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1826, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is a private research university located in Cleveland, Ohio. With an exceptional record of research achievements, CWRU is associated with 17 Nobel laureates, including the very first Nobel prize winner of the United States in 1907 on the famous Michelson-Morley interferometer experiment for measurement of the speed of light. The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences boasts an engaged student body and outstanding teaching environment for faculty.
We invite applications for full-time lecturer positions starting in Fall 2023. Initial appointment is for one year with possible renewal for additional one-year terms. We are seeking candidates that are committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, mentoring and service. We are also seeking candidates that are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
Candidates with a PhD in chemistry and demonstrated excellence in teaching college-level chemistry courses in physical, organic or bio-analytical chemistry are strongly encouraged to apply.
A normal teaching load for lecturers is two courses per semester. The expectation for these positions is to teach a combination of physical, organic or bio-analytical lecture and laboratory courses with multiple sections.
To apply, please submit a letter of application, CV, summary of teaching experience, diversity statement and three confidential letters of reference to apply.interfolio.com/121657 by April 10, 2023.
The diversity statement should address a) How a candidate’s teaching, and/or service have contributed to diversity, equity and inclusion within their scholarly field(s) and/or how their individual and/or collaborative efforts have promoted structural justice inside and outside institutions of higher learning. This statement should also reflect on the ways in which the candidate’s continued efforts will foster a culture of diversity, pluralism, and individual difference at Case Western Reserve University into the future.

In partnership with the Research Council, the Research Office is now accepting requests for Research Equipment Reserve Funds (RERF) applications.  Research Equipment Reserve Funds (RERF) may be used to acquire, repair, renovate, or improve capital equipment directly used for research.  Please share this announcement with interested faculty.

This opportunity requires matching funds in support of the purchase of the equipment.  For more details, guidelines, review criteria, and application forms, see the Office for Research Advancement – Research Equipment Reserve Fund page.  

NEW FOR 2023

  • Maximum Award request to the Research Office per application is increased to $200,000 (with a maximum of 2 awards at the $150,000 – $200,000 level). Smaller requests are also encouraged.
  • Use of the InfoReady portal is being piloted in for application submission.  At first login, please create an account with your ONID email.  User guides are available on the associated Home page.  Questions on InfoReady can be submitted to research.development@oregonstate.edu.

TIMELINE

  • RERF applications due – April 10, 2023  – 11:59 Pacific time. 
  • Review Process Begins April – mid-May
  • An announcement in late May

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The RERF application to the Research Office is comprised of 3 components:

Details about these components are provided in the full RESEARCH EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND (RERF) Application Instructions for 2023.

Questions – send to incentive.programs@oregonstate.edu.

Two instructor positions in General & Organic Chemistry ($60,000-70,000) in the Chemistry Department at Oregon State University

Both positions are full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term, starting on September 1, 2023, although earlier/later start dates may be negotiable, and a 9-month contract option is also negotiable. This is a renewable position and may be eligible for promotion upon achievement of the eligibility criteria and demonstration of a sustained record of exceptional achievement and evidence of professional growth and innovation in teaching and assigned duties. The salary range for this position is $60,000-70,000 depending on education/experience, in addition to a generous benefit plan. 

Position #1: E-Campus Instructor in General & Organic Chemistry 

Oregon State University (OSU) is a recognized leader in chemistry e-campus (on-line) instruction and is seeking applicants to meet growing student demand. This position will teach e-campus general chemistry and organic chemistry in an asynchronous online environment without live class meetings. A master’s in science (MS) degree in Chemistry or closely related fields is required. Prior on-line teaching experience and ability to develop new e-campus laboratory experiments are preferred.  Relocation is optional and opportunities exist for on-campus instruction as well. To review the full posting and apply, https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/133002

Position #2: Organic and General Chemistry Laboratory Instructor 

The Department invites applications for a laboratory instructor focusing on undergraduate instruction and innovation in organic chemistry and general chemistry labs on campus. For this position, a significant amount of one-on-one teaching is involved, assisting in troubleshooting student lab projects/experiments and guiding students to develop lab, critical thinking, and professional writing skills. An MS in Chemistry or closely related fields is required, and prior laboratory teaching and Chemistry curriculum design experience is preferred. To review the full posting and apply,https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/132945

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, philosophy of laboratory teaching statement, and diversity statement online at the link provided above for each position. For full consideration, applications should be received by April 9, 2023.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. 

The Department of Chemistry at Oregon State University invites applicants for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month Laboratory Technician 1. Hourly wage range is

$15.59-22.62, based on experience, plus benefits. The Laboratory Technician 1 provides support to the Lab Manager, the Laboratory Coordinator, the instructors, and the graduate teaching assistants by assisting with routine duties in the undergraduate chemistry teaching labs. To review posting and apply, go to https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/132161

Closing date is March 12, 2023.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Join CTL’s Spring 2023 Resilient Teaching Faculty Learning Community. This cross-disciplinary group will meet on Zoom and explore pedagogical strategies to adapt to the changing teaching and learning landscape and to build resilience into our teaching practices. See call for participation and submit an expression of interest by March 6.

Dear Colleagues,

The Oregon Space Grant Consortium is pleased to announce the Spring 2023 Oregon Internship Opportunity Network (OrION) call for internship proposals

We are accepting proposals from faculty for 10-week, half-time (20 hrs/week) funded undergraduate spring internships. Women, underserved and underrepresented groups in STEM, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to participate.

Mentors may be OSU faculty or faculty from other member institutions. Mentors must be committed to guiding and encouraging students through this process, which may be the student’s first research experience.

DEADLINE FOR FULL CONSIDERATION: Wednesday, March 1, 2023

We know this is a tight turnaround and may be difficult to achieve. In light of that, we will continue receiving submissions for spring internships of prorated length as long as funds are available. 

To find the submission form and to learn more, visit our faculty information page.

Students filling these funded internships must be selected from the pool of students who have applied to the OrION program. Please direct students to our student information page for additional information and to submit an application. 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to send them to me! You can also join us on Zoom tomorrow (Feb. 23) from 1–3 p.m. during our virtual office hours.

We are eager to continue building the OrION database of student opportunities, and we look forward to receiving your submissions! We encourage you to share this opportunity broadly to your colleagues and students.

Meghan Megowan
Oregon NASA Space Grant
Space Grant Program Coordinator
meghan.megowan@oregonstate.edu