Sunday, August 29, 2010

Georgia Bureau of Investigation Job Opportunities

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is seeking qualified applicants to fill two (2) Forensic Chemist vacancies in our Southwestern Regional Laboratory located in Moultrie, GA. The application deadline is September 30, 2010.

APPLICANTS: Please read the job vacancy announcement below for more information on duties, qualifications, salary info, application deadline, and how to apply. Only applicants following the instructions on how to apply will be considered. Please do not submit applications or resumes electronically.

Visit our website and click Employment Opportunties and Current Job Vacancies to view all GBI job announcements.

JOB TITLE: PS: Forensic Specialist (EL) - Drug Identification/Chemistry Old Job Title: Crime Lab Scientist 1

JOB CODE: 90624

PAY GRADE: 15

POSITION NUMBER: 00123722, 00153271

LOCATION: Division of Forensic Sciences

Southwestern Regional Laboratory

Moultrie, Georgia

SALARY: $35,569.36/yr – $59,101.13/yr

Salary commensurate with training and experience

As a condition of employment, selected applicants must fully understand and agree to relocating to the Southwestern Regional Laboratory in Moultrie, GA as the final work location. Applicants selected for employment will be trained at the GBI Headquarters in Decatur, GA. Duration of the training program at the GBI Headquarters depends on the applicant’s prior experience in the field of forensic chemistry. Relocation to the Southwestern Regional Laboratory in Moultrie, GA will occur after training has been completed.

Selected applicants must also be willing to sign a written service agreement to serve in the position for a minimum of two (2) months for each month of training received, up to a maximum of twelve (12) months of training. The service agreement states that the employee will reimburse the GBI Crime Lab for the cost of training (pro-rated) if he/she voluntarily terminates employment before completion of the service obligation.

The positions will be filled at a level commensurate with the training and experience of the individuals selected.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry from an accredited college or university, which included the successful completion of at least 40 semester (or 60 quarter) hours of chemistry coursework OR a forensic science degree, which included the successful completion of at least 40 semester (or 60 quarter) hours of chemistry coursework.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under immediate supervision, learns to perform laboratory examinations, scientific analyses and comparisons on physical evidence submitted by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for investigative and legal purposes.

VACANCY OPEN TO: All QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

NOTE: All job qualification and selection factors being equal, preference may be given to Georgia residents.

TO APPLY:

v APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT (2) STATE OF GEORGIA APPLICATIONS AND (2) COPIES OF COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS. FOR APPLICANTS COMPLETING EDUCATION OUTSIDE THE U.S., (2) COPIES OF COURSE-BY-COURSE, FOREIGN EDUCATION CREDENTIAL EVALUATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Attn: Office of Human Resources

P. O. Box 370808

Decatur, GA 30037-0808

v The Job Vacancy Number, located at the top of this announcement, along with Job Title and Job Code must be listed on applications for this vacancy.

v Describe work history background experience in full. Applications should be filled out carefully and completely. Make certain applications are signed and dated. Incomplete applications, applications with insufficient information, or failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline can result in an applicant not being considered for the vacancy.

v Applications will not be considered that have “see attached” in lieu of completing the work history and job information on the application. Indicate any other job-related information you want considered in evaluating your candidacy for this position on a separate sheet.

v For announcements requesting copies of your transcripts: Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the submission of the application package. Most colleges and universities offer unofficial transcripts online – please check your school’s website to obtain a copy. Please note that official transcripts will be required as part of the background investigation, prior to beginning employment.

v Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that includes each completed course/subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit (2) copies of the credential evaluations to the address noted above by the deadline. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

v Consideration for employment is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory result of a GBI background investigation (including criminal, credit and driver’s history checks), polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening.

v Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or by e-mail. Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange an appointment. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification.

v NOTE: THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT MAY CLOSE BEFORE THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE DATE IF WE HAVE RECEIVED A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS.

Applications may be obtained by contacting GBI Office of Human Resources at (404) 270-8335 or by going to the following website: http://www.spa.ga.gov/jobApplicants/word/jobinfo/stateapp-emp.doc

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE GBI OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE DEADLINE DATE POSTED ON THIS JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.


Human Facial Expressions Lab Seeking Volunteers

The Dr. Gregory Gibson lab in the School of Biology is recruiting participants to take part in their Human Facial Expressions lab. Volunteers will participate in a research study of the genetics of facial expression.

Ever since Charles Darwin wrote "The Expression of Emotions in Man and Animals" in 1872, biologists have wondered about whether and how children learn to show happiness and fear, anger and surprise. Professor Gibson's group has initiated the study to quantify facial variation using an
advanced 3D imaging camera that generates lifelike rotating pictures of your face. Participants will receive a permanent 3D profile to keep in exchange for 30 minutes of their time.

Participants must be between ages 18 and 25. Interested parties may contact Ms. Dalia Arafat by email at abc3dmd@gmail.com

SMART Scholarship-for-service Program

The Science, Mathematics, And Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarship-for-service Program fully funds undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of technical areas, including all fields of Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, and Mathematics.

More information can be found at the SMART website. There are links to the application portal and other program related information. The application deadline is December 2010 for the 2011 school year. SMART provides:

· Full Tuition – to any accredited U.S. University
· A very generous stipend while in school
- $25,000 for undergraduates
- $33,000 for masters candidates
- $33,000 to $41,800 for doctoral candidates
· Book allowance – $1,000
· Health Insurance
· Paid Summer internships
· All required student fees
· Travel fees for internships

Summer internships at the facility/laboratory are required. In return for fully funding their education, students are required work as a civilian employee at a Service (Army, Navy, Air Force) or DoD Agency (NSA, DIA, DARPA, etc.) laboratory, or similar activity, for a period equal to the time the program paid for their school. Students must be U.S. Citizens, able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance, and be willing to work in a defense facility/laboratory upon graduation.

There will be approximately 300 new awards this year. A list of SMART fellows from previous years is listed here.

Additional applicant and SMART related questions can be answered via:
Email: smart@asee.org
Phone: (202) 331-3544

Biotechnology Career Fair Resume Workshop

The GT Biotechnology Career Fair presents:

Undergraduate Resume Workshop with Karen Head


WHAT: A resume workshop exclusively for undergraduate students!
WHEN: 11AM – noon on Tuesday, August 31st
WHERE: IBB 1128
ADDITIONAL NUGGET: Refreshments will be provided.

Come join us for a resume workshop geared especially towards YOU! Georgia Tech’s own Karen Head has been working with the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL) for years and she’s seen it all. She’s here to provide the cold, hard facts of formulating your resume. Look to your left and look to your right, did you know that BOTH these people could benefit from stronger resumes? Flashing a CV, power suit and set of sparkling pearly-whites alone will not suffice. Having a carefully-crafted resume is CRUCIAL to getting the job you deserve and join us for this tailored workshop to learn all the how-to’s.

This event is hosted by the GT Biotechnology Career Fair committee in preparation for the fair coming up September 16th. Make sure to save the date! Also, take a moment to visit our website and upload your resume before the database becomes available to all registered companies!

Career Services Fall Programs

Check out the numerous opportunities offered by Career Services!
  • Career Fair--all majors (9/13 and 9/14)
  • Biotechnology Career Fair (9/16)
  • Study and Work Abroad Fair (10/5)

Be the Change National Day of Service

Sigma Sigma Rho Sorority Inc. , is coordinating Be the Change national day of service in honor of Mahatma Gandhi. We are looking for volunteers to attend service projects around Atlanta on Saturday, September 18th.

Be the Change is an annual day of service coordinated by South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) that inspires and fosters civic engagement through volunteerism and community service. This year’s theme of Be the Change is “Leading a Movement,” which reflects the variety of ways volunteers give back to their community in the spirit of service. SAALT is a 501 (c)(3) national, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the South Asian community in the US.

The schedule for the day is the following:

7:00 - 8:00 Registration and Free Breakfast - Kessler Campanile near the Georgia Tech Student Center
8:00 - 8:30 Guest Speaker - Kessler Campanile
8:30 - 9:00 Travel to Service Site
9:00 - 1:00 Volunteer Event - Various locations around Atlanta metropolitan area

If you are interested in this opportunity, register here

If you have any questions, contact Keerthi Kesavarapu at acrux@sigmasigmarho.com or visit us on Facebook

Need Help Registering an Internship or Co-op?

If you need help finding an internship or if you've like to register an internship that you've already found, please contact Ann Blasick in the Georgia Tech Division of Professional Practice at ann.blasick@dopp.gatech.edu or 404-894-0735. Registering an internship is quick, easy and free and offers the following benefits: your internship will appear on your GT transcript, you will maintain full-time student status while working, you'll remain eligible for your parent's health insurance, and you'll be given forms to help set goals and to gain valuable performance feedback from your supervisor.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Innovation Temp Job for BS Chemist

Requirements:
  • Degree in chemistry, inorganic chemistry preferred. Highly preferred are candidate with degree in chemical or environmental or materials engineering
  • Experience in wet chemist. DO NOT desire chemist with synthesis chemistry experience
  • Experience in searches with scientific databases
  • Proficiency in MS office and statistical softwares like minitab
Please submit resumes to Dr. Cam Tyson at cam.tyson@chemistry.gatech.edu

Part Time Tutoring Job Opportunity

TechTutors is looking for talented and caring tutors to tutor high school students in-home in Metro Atlanta. Pay is between $25-$27/hour depending on experience.

Please apply online at www.tech-tutors.com and/or call: 404-945-8324. We will be conducting interviews in one week, so please apply soon to be considered.

ABOUT YOU:
* 3.0 GPA or Better
* At least Junior Standing
* Excellent Standardized Test Scores
* Prior Teaching/Tutoring Experience
* Dedicated, Responsible
* Good Presentation and Communication Skills
* Caring and Good With Kids
* Reliable Transportation
* Legal to Work in the US
* Able to Tutor for the Entire School Year

ABOUT THE POSITION:
* Flexible Hours
* Work between 4 and 20 hours per week
* Pay is between $25 and $27/hr
* Establish continuous relationship with client

ABOUT US:
We are a private tutoring agency offering math and science instruction
around the metro Atlanta area. Look us up on the web: www.tech-tutors.com.
Give us a call: 404-945-8324