Monday, August 6, 2018

Monday, July 23, 2018

CDC Fellowship


Momar (speciality chemical manufacturer) Internship

Momar has a new part-time, entry-level, Quality Control Technician Internship position in Atlanta (30318).  This will be a day shift, weekday position, requiring approximately 20-29 hours a week (days and hours may be flexible).  Pay will begin between $12 - $15 per hour, DOE.  Below, please find the job description.  Feel free to send any qualified resumes to careers@momar.com.   


Momar, a specialty chemical manufacturer, is immediately seeking a part-time, entry-level, Quality Control Technician Intern to perform chemical product testing.  Position will involve wet chemistry (titrations), instrumentation (AA, UV-Vis), sample preparation, quality control, administrative tasks, and understanding of general laboratory practices.  Primary responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
  • Safely performing operations to meet quality expectations.
  • Maintaining a tidy work area, including cleaning equipment.
  • Contributing to all support functions of the lab (e.g., maintaining equipment, preparing reagents, restocking lab supplies, assisting in waste disposal, etc.).
  • Providing complete and accurate records, consistent with quality guidelines.
  • Aiding in identifying opportunities for process improvement and participating in process improvement efforts.
  • Occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds, unassisted, and/or pushing/pulling heavy materials.

           
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must have, or be studying toward and completed a minimum of three years of college in pursuit of, a B.S. degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other closely related STEM major.
  • Proficiency with computers and MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access.
  • Strong grasp of algebra and general science.
  • Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • One year of independent lab research or industrial lab experience.


Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Strong troubleshooting, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communications skills.
  • Solid understanding of analytical techniques and equipment.
  • General knowledge of safe chemical handling methods.


To start, position will offer approximately 20-29 hours per week; days and hours may be flexible.

If interested, please e-mail a copy of your resume, referencing the title of this job posting, to careers@momar.com.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), VEVRAA, and Section 503, should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Momar, please call 404-355-4580 and ask for Christina or email us at hr@momar.com.  EOE/F/M/Vet/Disabled. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, and as such, we give priority referral to protected veterans.

Monday, May 7, 2018

School of Chemistry and Biochemistry Summer 2018 Short Course: "Concept to Market"

School of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Summer 2018 Short Course: “Concept to Market”
This nine-week non-credit summer course will guide participants through the process of taking a concept from the laboratory to the marketplace and building a business around it. The course is based on a series of case studies that deal with various aspects of product commercialization and business development, including market analysis and competitive assessment, business strategy, product scale-up and production, financial analysis, intellectual property, risk assessment and regulatory issues. It is intended to prepare the studentforaworldbeyondtheacademicenvironmentandtopresentbusinessconceptsthat willbeimportanttothosewhochoosetopursueanon-academiccareerpath.
Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate, but not GT course credit. The course will be taught by members of the School’s Advisory Board, all with extensive relevant experience from highly successful careers in the private sector.
Lunch will be provided immediately after each class.


Class
Date
Mondays 10:30-12:00
Instructor
Module
1
June 04
Elizabeth Gadsby
Innovation and Design
2
June 11
Gary Bush
Market Needs and Competitive Assessment
3
June 18
Mike Cobb
Business Models
4
June 25
Bill Needle
Intellectual Property and Freedom to Operate

July 02
No class
Independence Day – Institute Closed
5
July 09
David Moody
Cost and Financial Analysis
6
July 16
Elizabeth Gadsby
Building a Sustainable Business
7
July 23
Jeff Hurley
Risk Assessment
8
July 30
Joe Coury
Safety, Health, and Environmental Sustainability

Instructors


Dr. Gerald A. Bush
CEO
Zulu Airline Systems Atlanta, GA

Dr. Mike Cobb Managing Principal Criterion LLC Atlanta, GA

Dr. Joe Coury
formerly FCC R&D Senior Manager Albemarle Corporation
Pasadena, TX 77507
Dr. Elizabeth Gadsby
Dr. Jeffrey S. Hurley
Dr. David Moody Division President Milliken & Company Spartanburg, SC
Head of Product Development and
Vice President, Nonwovens
Clinical Sofusa Business Unit
Nice-Pak Products, Inc.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Two Nice-Pak Park
Drug Delivery Development
Orangeburg, NY

Mr. William Needle
Chair of Intellectual Property Dept.
Dr. Kelly Sepcic Pfeil
President

Ballard Spahr, LLP Atlanta, GA
Arrow Inno Plano, TX