http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobsNew Scientist Jobshttp://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/rd-group-leader-adhesives-republic-of-ireland-200641957.htmTue, 17 Nov 2009 15:07:22 +0000194326R&D Group Leader Responsibilities: *Directs research and development projects in an assigned department in order to meet organization's needs for technology development, new product development, as well as improvement and cost reduction of existing products and processes. *Direct research programs for new product development and product/process improvement of current products. *Develop product constructions and processes, including all experimentation/evaluation and specifications assembly. *Designs & conducts chemical experiments on both lab- and production-scale. * Responsible for complex basic research and/or product development projects. * Designs and specifies production scale processes and conducts validation thereof. *Prepares test samples and conduct tests on chemicals and/or materials as required to support programs. *Develops new tests as necessary to support projects. Analyzes technical data from both experiments and property testing to draw conclusions. Documents project work in lab notebooks, issues reports, and maintains files on projects. Completes any necessary regulatory forms. *Consults with technical director, operating and sales personnel on group priorities and strategy. Active role in setting overall R&D direction & strategy. Participates in business planning process with one or more business as appropriate. Establishes program priorities, objectives and responsibilities for group. Audits activities and communicates progress. Ensures effective communication of R&D program progress for own work and for overall group. *Participates and leads cross-functional product development teams. *Participates and occasionally leads establishment and implementation of R&D policies and procedures. May be responsible for specified lab areas *Interface with customers on new product applications and facilitate patent activity to protect new technology. Networks externally to assure highest level of competence is maintained. *Develops skills and evaluates performance of department personnel. Mentors and influences other Associates. *Proactively contributes to the development and maintenance of a safe work environment for self and associates. *Makes identifiable and substantial contributions to continuous improvement. Performs all duties consistent with established guidelines consistent with ISO-9001 and those elements of GMP deemed necessary to support our business (as outlined in the Quality Manual). Actively complies with and endorses Department and Company objectives. Requirements: *Education - PhD Required *Supervisory Experience of 4-6 years required *BS degree (or higher) in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science or materials science and/or significant industrial experience. *Greater than 3 years adhesive formulation, mixing process and coating process experience. *Familiarity with coated adhesive applications. *Demonstrated technology and/or product development capability *Greater than 2 years supervisory experience ************************************************************* If you would like further information before applying please contact: Brian Christensen BA(Mod.)MedChem on +353 1 685 47 47 Your details will not be passed to a Third Party without your express Prior Consent. View our Privacy Policy *************************************************************** Life Science Recruitment | http://lifescience.ie http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/project-scientist-engineer-chemist-south-east-south-east-200630798.htmWed, 04 Nov 2009 17:07:38 +0000167086Project Scientist (Engineer/ Chemist) c£18-20k South East Ref: AF/015101 A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a project scientist engineering or chemistry to be involved in the development, assembly and supply of versatile specialised computer controlled systems in the chemistry field. Candidates will be required to manage a range of projects involving miniature to bench-scale chemical instrumentation/ products, including supervision, testing and on site assembly (worldwide). You will need to liaise with clients, sales engineers and software/electronics specialists in order build, then personally undertake chemical and performance testing, first at our laboratory and then assist after installation at the client’s site. Skills/ Qualifications/ Experience Science (chemistry) / engineering graduates or those with some commercial experience. Well organised, confident and a good communicator, willing to travel and capable of handling multiple tasks at the same time. Some experience in industry will be valuable, especially in an R&D laboratory, Complete confidence in working with computers is essential. To Apply If you would like to be considered for this role, please contact Alison Fisher at Hudson Shribman Scientific Recruitment, quoting reference AF/015101, outlining your particular skills and experience and their relevance to this post. Please call on 020 7421 5200, or reply via email, entering the job title and reference code in the subject field to alison.fisher@hs-scientific.co.uk For up to date career opportunities please visit www.hs-scientific.co.uk Due to a high volume of applicants only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted within seven days of submitting your CV please assume that your application will not be taken further. If you wish to receive feedback to obtain why your application was unsuccessful please use the contact details provided on the advert. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/materials-scientist-ceramics-north-chemistry-north-west-200628961.htmTue, 03 Nov 2009 12:11:20 +0000164734Materials Scientist (Ceramics) c£15-20k prorata North Ref: AF/015096 6- 9 month contract A fantastic ceramics opportunity has risen for a graduate with a strong background in ceramics (you may have come from an engineering, chemistry or materials background) to join their development teams. You will demonstrate the initiative and creativity to rapidly develop products or processes from idea to market commercialization. You would have expertise in the field of ceramics. Key Responsibilities • Development work in ceramics both at laboratory and pilot plant scales. • Participate in their new ceramics product development process, including scale up and interact effectively with their commercial and operational partners. • Add to their expertise in the fields of ceramics Skills/ Qualifications/ Experience You should hold a good honours degree in engineering or chemistry or materials discipline Strong background in Ceramics. Graduates with or without commercial experience would be welcome. To Apply If you would like to be considered for this role, please contact Alison Fisher at Hudson Shribman Scientific Recruitment, quoting reference AF/015096, outlining your particular skills and experience and their relevance to this post. Please call on 020 7421 5200, or reply via email, entering the job title and reference code in the subject field to alison.fisher@hs-scientific.co.uk For up to date career opportunities please visit www.hs-scientific.co.uk Due to a high volume of applicants only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted within seven days of submitting your CV please assume that your application will not be taken further. If you wish to receive feedback to obtain why your application was unsuccessful please use the contact details provided on the advert. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/assoc-dir-process-dev-mgmt-ca-california-200627243.htmMon, 02 Nov 2009 04:26:32 +0000162086Associate Director - Drug Delivery Development Responsibilities The successful candidate will lead a group of scientists and engineers to develop and commercialize drug delivery systems for Genentech's therapeutic proteins in conjunction with external partners.  Drug delivery systems may include sustained release, CNS and oral delivery systems.  Major responsibility will include technical oversight for all phases of feasibility assessment, development and commercialization of the delivery systems performed both in house and by external partners.  The candidate will serve as a key resource and provide input to Research, Development, Marketing, Technical Operations and Regulatory on development strategy for project teams. The individual will also be responsible to develop and maintain the drug delivery technology portfolio for Process R&D, including budget responsibilities. Requirements The ideal candidate will have a Ph. D in Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field.  Experience in the Pharmaceutical or Drug Delivery industry is required, with at least 10 years of experience in drug delivery, and/or pharmaceutical development.  Prior experience with protein delivery systems is preferred.   A proven track record of working effectively in a highly cross-functional and collaborative environment is highly desirable. Excellent people management, communication and influencing skills are required. DIVISION:  Process Dev & New Manuf Facil REQUISITION NUMBER:  09-1000028305 http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/process-continuous-improvement-scientist-south-fuel-cells-united-kingdom-200625004.htmThu, 29 Oct 2009 14:56:42 +0000157371As a continuous improvement scientist you will provide technical expertise and understanding to the continuous improvement group. You will help deliver effective Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) manufacturing for our client’s Fuel Cell components, integrating existing processes and developing new methods. You will be technically focussed, but committed to delivering the business’ needs and supporting your group to complete product and process trials to deadlines. Main Responsibilities: Drive the process trials to ensure that business needs are met Analyse the capability of current and new MEA manufacturing methods Provide optimum MEA functionality, using analysis of physical and electrochemical properties Prepare and analyse MEA sections using optical microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Draft operating procedures, identifying process set points and operating windows Communicate trial results with all levels of staff in the trial group Essential Skills/ Experience: Proven practical experience of implementing process or product improvement programmes to deadlines within a science/ engineering environment Materials Science / Chemistry qualification or related discipline Materials analysis skills (SEM/ TEM) Desirable Skills/ Experience: Understanding and knowledge of the Fuel Cell sector/ manufacturing process Benefits: This is a permanent job with a fantastic employer offering a great benefits package in addition to the basic salary: Pension Scheme - Hybrid scheme combining Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit scheme in combination with the State Second Pension; 25 Days Holiday; Share Incentive Plan – after 1 year; Incentive Bonus- after a qualifying period of 3 months; Long Service Awards; Subsidised Restaurant & Refreshments; Child Care Vouchers; Christmas Gift; Free Parking To Apply: If you would like to be considered for this role, please contact Adam Isle at Hudson Shribman Scientific Recruitment, quoting reference AI/015082, outlining your particular skills and experience and their relevance to this post. Please call on +44 (0)207 421 5232, or apply via email, entering the job title and reference code in the subject field to: adam.isle@hs-scientific.co.uk For up to date career opportunities please visit www.hs-scientific.co.uk http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/scientist-ii-chemistry-ma-massachusetts-200618871.htmThu, 22 Oct 2009 16:10:01 +0000147138This position will be responsible for developing methods of analysis in order to understand and characterize polysaccharide serotypes derived from new production and purification processes. - Experience in the area of glycobiology highly desired but not necessary; - Experience with analytical techniques such as U/HPLC, HPSEC-MALS, GC-MS, and gel electrophoresis; - Take an active role, together with the supervisor and project team, in the planning and execution of experiments; - Good presentation and writing skills; - Responsible for all laboratory aspects of the project, including setting up instruments, performing experiments, and collecting and analyzing data; - Organize and report results in a timely manner; - Participate in project team meetings by presenting and discussing results; - Work closely with supervisor and project members by providing input into the decision-making process; - Responsible for long-term and day-to-day planning actives; - Interested in continuous improvement and learning new laboratory techniques; - Help cross-functional areas solve technical problems; Qualifications: A Master's Degree in a field of science with a minimum of 2 years relevant academic or pharmaceutical laboratory experience or a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 4 years relevant laboratory experience. Throughout our 153 years, a legacy of caring for others has been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less important when it comes to our employees. Pfizer wants to ensure that employees have resources to help them develop and succeed both in their careers and personal lives. One way we can achieve this is through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life. Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must have authorization to work for Pfizer in the U.S. In certain circumstances it may be advantageous to Pfizer to support the application(s) for temporary visa classification and/or sponsor applications for permanent residence so that a foreign national colleague can accept or remain in a work assignment in the U. S. For certain classes of temporary visa, the resulting work authorization may be specific to Pfizer and the specific job and/or work site. Pfizer may at its business discretion decide to or refrain from obtaining, maintaining and/or extending the temporary visa status and/or sponsoring a colleague for permanent residence and /or employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers and the colleague's long-term prospects for securing lawful permanent residence, among other reasons. Employment applicants requiring immigration sponsorship must disclose, when initial application for employment is made, whether or not they are legally authorized to work for Pfizer in the U.S. and, if so, whether that authorization permits them to work in the job they seek. In no case should Pfizer's support of a colleague's temporary visa application or sponsorship of a colleague for permanent residence be construed to guarantee success of that application or amend or otherwise invalidate the "at-will" employment relationship between the colleague and Pfizer. HOW TO APPLY: Please copy and paste the following URL into your browser address bar: http://posttrak.arbita.net/cgi-bin/PostTrak.cgi?RefCode=R9257125807854 http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/postdoctoral-associate-microfluidics-specialist-va-virginia-200611265.htmFri, 16 Oct 2009 13:40:19 +0000141647The Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) is a research institute dedicated to the study of the biological sciences. By using bioinformatics, which combines transdisciplinary approaches to information technology and biology, researchers at VBI interpret and apply vast amounts of biological data generated from basic research to some of today's key challenges in the biomedical sciences. VBI develops genomic, proteomic and bioinformatics tools that can be applied to the study of infectious diseases as well as the discovery of new vaccines, drugs and diagnostic targets. VBI strongly emphasizes synergistic interactions among faculty and is organized around the concept of team science. The Microfluidics group at VBI, aimed at developing fully integrated, stand-alone microfluidic devices with mass spectrometry detection for high-throughput proteomic investigations, currently seeks a Postdoctoral Associate for Microfluidics and Mass Spectrometry research. The Postdoctoral Associate will work as part of a team of scientists and researchers who design and evaluate the performance of microfluidic devices. The Postdoctoral Associate will be responsible for developing multidimensional separations with mass spectrometry detection on the chip, and for performing microfluidic flow modeling. The chips will be used for the analysis of cellular extracts and biomarker discovery/screening applications. Required Qualifications: -Ph.D. in Chemistry or Engineering or related field. -Demonstrated experience with microfluidic chip operation. -Experience using commercial software for modeling microfluidic flows. -Ability to work independently as well as with research group. -Good communication skills, strong work habits and motivation. Preferred Qualifications: -Experience with bioanalytical instrumentation. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and CV upon by clicking Apply Now below and searching by posting number 090377. Review of applications will begin for this position on July 22, 2009. Compensation commensurate with experience. To learn more about VBI, please visit our website. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institute http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/research-scientist-protein-biochemist-co-colorado-200605673.htmThu, 08 Oct 2009 17:17:56 +0000133919Gevo, Inc. is a high energy, team-oriented company that is pioneering the advanced green energy industry. We are looking for a Research Scientist Protein Biochemist, based in Englewood, Colorado. This role is responsible for Characterization and engineering of enzymes for optimal performance within biochemical pathways and characterization of protein variants, generation of protein variants, (includes high throughput assays), phenotypic characterization of strains expressing engineered enzymes. Requirements include: • PhD in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent; • 3 - 5 years of professional work experience in a lab, working with biochemical and analytical technique and protein characterization; • Strongly prefer candidates with hands-on experience with Biophysical methods (EPR spectroscopy, CD, UV spectroscopy); • Prefer candidates with strong overall background in the biotechnological sciences; • Demonstrated ability to independently perform basic microbiological techniques such as aseptic technique, microbial culture work, UV/VIS spectroscopy; • Extensive knowledge of protein chemistry and Enzymology; • Basic knowledge of organic / analytical chemistry; • Knowledge of basic microbiological concepts and terminology; • Demonstrated ability to overexpress proteins in microorganisms; • Demonstrated ability to work under strict timelines; • Strong organizational skills, with ability to execute multiple parallel projects. Responsibilities include: • Characterization of protein variants by SDS PAGE, native PAGE, Western Blot, Gel filtration • Development and optimization of in vitro enzyme assays • Measurement and interpretation of enzyme kinetics data. Application of the fundamentals of enzyme kinetics to real-world problems • Analysis of enzymatic reactions using HPLC and GC analysis • Generation and interpretation of biochemical and analytical data • Protein purification (IEC, SEC, HIC, AFC) • Analysis of metal cofactors, Measurement of redox potentials • Phenotypical characterization of strains expressing protein variants. • Basic microbiology techniques such as single colony purification, dilution series, plate counts, and aseptic technique. • Mutagenesis of enzymes • Accurately preparing reagents of specified pH, ionic strength, or concentration. • Properly recording and documenting all experiments and resulting data. • Processing data for subsequent review and reporting. • Communicating results and lab issues in a timely manner with clarity & precision, both verbally and in writing. • Assist with lab maintenance as necessary (media preparation, autoclaving supplies and waste, dishes). Gevo offers a competitive compensation package. If interested, please submit a letter of interest, resume and salary requirements by clicking Apply Now below or fax (the number can be found below by clicking View Contact Details). Principals only – no agency submissions accepted. No phone calls please. EOE http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/nasa-postdoctoral-fellowships-al-alabama-200402589.htmTue, 07 Apr 2009 14:43:10 +00008785NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly talented national and international scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research in space science, earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology. Awards: • Approximately 50 Fellowships awarded annually • One-year appointments, renewable up to three years • Annual stipends start at $50,000, with supplements for specific degree fields and high cost-of-living areas • Annual travel budget of $8,000 • Financial assistance for relocation • Financial supplement for health insurance purchased through the program • Apply at http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc Application Deadlines: Three each year - March 1, July 1, and November 1 Eligibility: • U.S. Citizen • Foreign Nationals with a J-1 visa status as a research scholar, Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status, or Employment Authorization Document (EAD with pending LPR status • Recent and senior-level Ph.D. recipients Locations of Fellowship Positions: • Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA • Dryden Flight research Center, Edwards, CA • Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH • Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD • Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA • Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX • Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, FL • Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA • Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL • Stennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center, MS • NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC • Various locations associated with the NASA Astrobiology Institute To obtain more information and to apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit the NPP Web site at http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc