BS degree CDC - 2 positions available - 2015

 

GT Ph.D. alum Dr. Tiffany Seyler is recruiting chemists for ORISE positions in the tobacco exposure biomarkers laboratory within the Division of Laboratory Science at the Centers for Disease COntrol and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta.

If you are interested in the positions described below, please email your vita/resume, a copy of your transcript (the transcript does not need to be an official copy), along with a list of 3 references directly to Dr. Seyler.

A background in chemistry and a strong work ethic are required. Training is available on the specific projects.

 

Tiffany H. Seyler, Ph.D., MPH.
Team Lead
Tobacco and Volatile Branch

Division of Laboratory Sciences

National Center for Environmental Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mailstop F-47

4770 Buford Highway

Atlanta, GA 30341
(770) 488-4527
(404) 638-5314 (Fax)

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Position 1 description-GC/MS-MS instrument operation, BS or MS degree in chemistry, biochemistry

Monitor aromatic amines (AA) in NHANES samples is an on-going project in TEB. This project was designed to assess exposure AA from tobacco smoke and tobacco related products. The position is located in the Tobacco Exposure Biomarkers Laboratory (TEB), Tobacco and Volatile Branch, Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS), National Center for Environmental Health, CDC at their Chamblee Campus (Atlanta, Georgia). The selected applicant will be trained to operate a GC/QQQ instrument and data processing using MassHunter or Indigo ASCENT. The candidate will be responsible for providing analytical support for  and be responsible for running samples using a GC/QQQ with established SOP. Responsibility would also include maintaining the GC/QQQ instruments with support from service engineers from appropriated vendors.

Primary responsibilities:

1.      GC/MS-MS analysis; and data processing using MassHunter or Indigo ASCENT™

2.      Optional opportunities for growth: data analysis using STARLIMS, participate in small studies

 

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Position 2 description-Volatile nitrosamine, BS or MS degree in chemistry, biochemistry

Monitor volatile nitrosamine (VNA) in human urine samples is an on-going project in TEB. The position is located in the Tobacco Exposure Biomarkers Laboratory (TEB), Tobacco and Volatile Branch, Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS), National Center for Environmental Health, CDC at their Chamblee Campus (Atlanta, Georgia). The selected applicant will be trained to operate automatic workstations such as Hamilton STAR, Caliper Staccato, and also GC/QQQ instrument.

The selected applicant will be responsible for providing analytical support for  and be responsible for sample preparation using established SOP with various automation platforms (such as Hamilton STAR, Caliper Staccato, etc.), as well as running samples on a GC/QQQ instrument. Responsibility would also include maintaining automation workstations and instruments with support from TEB automation-support team as well as service engineers from appropriated vendors.

Primary responsibilities:

1.       Sample preparation for aromatic amines in biological samples using robotics and automatic work stations (Hamilton STAR, Caliper Staccato, Cyclone); and maintenance of laboratory instruments: Caliper, Hamilton with support from TEB automation-support team as well as service engineers from appropriated vendors.

2.      Running samples on a GC/MS-MS analysis; data processing using Agilent software MassHunter

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Univ. Mississippi REU program - Summer 2016

2016 Ole Miss Chemistry Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)

Program: The Ole Miss Chemistry Department seeks applicants for an NSF-funded summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in 2015. Students who have completed their freshman year of college and who have not yet graduated can participate fully in "Ole Miss Physical Chemistry Summer Research Program" activities and work on a research project under the direction of a faculty mentor. Student participants will receive a $5,000 stipend, a housing and meal plan for ten weeks, and travel assistance. 

Eligibility: Undergraduate student participants must have completed their freshmen year of college but not yet graduated, and must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. Underrepresented groups in science are strongly encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, and first-generation college students. 

Key Dates and Deadlines: 
02/22/2016: applications due 
05/26/2016: experience begins
08/04/2016: experience ends

For more information, including research projects and how to apply, see http://reu.chem.olemiss.edu or contact program director Dr. Nathan I. Hammer at nhammer@olemiss.edu. 

The Ole Miss PCHEM Summer Research Program REU is supported by The National Science Foundation (CHE-1156713 and CHE-1460568).

2016 summer research - Univ. of Washington

Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that the application for the 2016 CENTC Undergraduate Summer Research Program in catalysis is now open. This is an excellent opportunity for chemistry and chemical engineering students to gain research experience and learn what graduate school is like. Please forward this flyer on to your students and colleagues – undergraduates, faculty and chemistry advisors. Thank you for helping us to reach out to interested parties at your institution. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at centcdeo@chem.washington.edu. Best, Eve Perara Director of Diversity, Education and Outreach CENTC University of Washington, Dept. of Chemistry 206 543 3357

Georgia Tech Undergraduate Research Science Awards (URSA) Program

The Undergraduate Research Science Awards (URSA) Program offers a $1,500 stipend to undergraduate science and math majors who are conducting research with a Georgia Tech faculty member. The research project is a mutual agreement between the faculty member and the student. The student must apply by the established deadline for the semester in which the funds are requested.  The faculty member must verify accepance of the student into his/her research group.   Funds are competitively awarded (typically 2-5 per semester). Please read  eligibility requirements below before applying.
Eligibility

• Application to participate in this innovative program is open to all College of Sciences undergraduate students who have at least one full academic year until graduation. Applicants should be in good academic standing and committed to participating in an undergraduate research experience. URSA is a semester long commitment and typically a one semester program. However, participants can request an additional semester of funding with their faculty advisor’s approval. All requests for extensions will be reviewed on an individual basis. Students may not receive URSA funding if funding is being provided by another GT source (e.g. PURA funding).
• Undergraduate Student in Good Standing (GPA > 2.0)
• Faculty mentor is required
• Faculty Confirmation of Research Position (Once a student submits the URSA form an email will automatically be sent to listed faculty member requesting a confirmation of the research position)
• Course credit (for a grade) is not allowed for the same project funded by URSA
• One salary award per academic term (fall, spring, summer)
• May not receive URSA funding if funding is being provided by another source

Womenand students from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  The GT College of Sciences seeks to support a diverse cohort of undergraduate researchers each semester.
Application deadlines

• SUMMER 2016 APPLICATION DEADLINE:  FRIDAY, February 26, 2016
• FALL 2016 APPLICATION DEADLINE:  FRIDAY, May 13, 2016
• SPRING 2017 APPLICATION DEADLINE:  FRIDAY, September 30, 2016

Apply here: http://cosinfo.gatech.edu/ursa

GT Research Institute - paid part-time research (Spring 2016)

 Description: “The Georgia Tech Research Institute seeks an undergraduate student to perform paid part-time research in the field of synthetic bioengineering.  This exploratory research opportunity involves automation of molecular compound synthesis using genetically modified microorganisms.  The ideal student will be at least a third-year undergraduate in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related degree program.  US citizenship required.  Contact Joel Odom (odom@gatech.edu) if you are interested in learning more about the opportunity and how to apply.”