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Phycal Internships/Co-ops
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Position:Two Intern/Co-op positions are available for Bio-Research Engineers or related disciplines to develop algae bioreactors and processes to grow algae for biodiesel production.
General Description:
Through a collaborative agreement, the Ohio Aerospace Institute
(OAI) is offering two internship positions with its partner, Phycal, Inc. who is developing and commercializing alternative biofuel technologies for the growth and extraction of oil from algae. Once extracted, this algal oil can be refined into biodiesel and other bio-hydrocarbons. Our work is a strategic blend of patented microbiology and engineering.
Selected students will lead investigations on the development of various aspects of the algae to oil process for maximum oil production. This may include: bioreactor equipment; optimization of heat, light, and nutrient levels; process for separation of algae from water; and oil extraction processes. The end product will be a working prototype system which can be placed outdoors to produce and harvest aglal oil.
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Interested parties should forward their resume to Laura Staley no later than the close of business on Friday April 8, 2011.
Laura A. Staley
Sr. Manager, Human Resources/
Corporate Communications
Ohio Aerospace Institute
22800 Cedar Point Road
Cleveland, OH 44142
Ph: 440-962-3013
Fax: 440-962-3004
LauraStaley@oai.org
PPG summer internships
Chemist Trainee
Unlock Your Potential with PPG!
Are you interested in working in a dynamic, growth oriented environment and being part of a successful, global company? If so, then we would like you to consider joining our team as a summer intern.
Ranked #161 on the Fortune 500 list, PPG Industries is a global supplier of coatings, glass, fiberglass and chemicals with annual sales of more than $15.8 billion and manufacturing facilities in more than 60 countries around the globe. In 2008, PPG employed more than 42,800 people across the world. PPG employees and retirees own about 8 percent of the firm’s outstanding stock. As owner-operators, PPG’s people share a deep sense of pride and a firm commitment to their company.
PPG Industries is a leader in its markets; it is our vision to become the world’s leading coatings and specialty Products Company. Our continuing emphasis on development of breakthrough products and processes, investment in highly productive manufacturing facilities and profitable global expansion combine to provide customers with the best services and products of highest quality. We are committed to providing a fulfilling workplace for our employees, creating an environment for continuous learning and embracing the ideas and diversity of others.
The successful candidate will have a general chemistry background including organic and physical chemistry. They will posses an interest in laboratory work and customer interface. They will have the opportunity to work with a project leader chemist on assignments including new product development/modification, introducing new products or troubleshooting at customer location.
Description of Training Program:
- Assignment directly to a technical group at plant location or R&D. Those assigned to R&D will be transferred to a plant within a year. Those assigned to a plant will spend some time during the first year at R & D.
- Individual will participate in a plant orientation to become familiar with all operating units.
- Additional time is then spent in specific production areas to better learn raw material, in-process and finished goods specifications.
- Job assignments will be selected to provide broad understanding of coatings technology, synthesis labs, physical chemistry, etc.
- Supplemental training by in-company and outside-company management and technical seminars.
Degrees Considered:
- BS degree in Chemistry
Other Qualifications:
Starting location: Nationwide
Technical Sales Trainee
We also offer opportunities for Chemists interested in Technical Sales. A sales representative is responsible for management of his/her accounts including scheduled visits, sales volume and safety training. Sales representatives are supported by technical and customer service personnel. Opportunities exist to move into sales management, product and market management and/or Customer Service. Candidates in these positions should be interested in working in a sales career in a manufacturing environment.
Qualifications:
Starting location: Nationwide
Chemistry Internships
Three-month summer internships are being offered for high potential Chemistry students looking for research and development experience or experience working in plant environment. The intern program provides employment the summer before the candidate’s junior or senior year. During this work period, interns can look forward to assuming real responsibilities in real jobs. We regard interns as professionals rather than students and give them challenging assignments to provide exposure to various career opportunities within their disciplines. Interns will learn to plan, organize and direct project work by enlisting sound technical and business practices. Specific job duties will vary by location and business unit.
Degrees Considered:
- BS Chemistry
Other Qualifications:
- Candidates should have demonstrated leadership skills and be highly self-motivated individuals.
- Students must have a GPA of at least 2.8 and be authorized to work permanently in the United States.
- Location flexibility during the summer is required. Housing assistance is offered to students required to relocate for the internship period.
Starting locations: Nationwide
Please note that in addition to your normal school application procedures, in order to officially apply for an interview and be considered as a candidate for employment with PPG, you must complete the following steps. Unfortunately, we will not be able to consider candidates for employment who do not apply through this site.
Step 1: Please visit: https://ppg.taleo.net/careersection/campus/moresearch.ftl?lang=en
Step 2: Scroll to the bottom of the screen and choose your school and discipline.
Step 3: Click “Apply Online” and create your candidate profile.
Thank you for your interest in PPG!
Summer Internships at Plasticolors and PPG
Plasticolors in Ashtabula, OH is looking for a summer intern in Coatings (chemistry, chemical engineering preferred).
PPG has also posted a job/internship offering on CWRULink.
To view the position description and submit your resume and cover letter, go to CWRULink, accessible via MyCareer.
If you have not had your resume and cover letter reviewed, we recommend doing so prior to applying. You may have this done during Drop-In/Consulting Hours at the Career Center, Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. during the academic year.
Noyce Teach Scholarship (due March 18th)
View pdf flyer.
Summer Internship at Sherwin-Williams
Research & Development Summer Internship
Position Information
Employer:Sherwin-Williams Company (The)
Division: Corporate
Title: Research & Development Summer Internship
Description:
Introduction to Sherwin-Williams and the Protective & Marine Coatings Division:
The Protective & Marine Coatings Division for Sherwin-Williams is a trusted partner in asset protection and corrosion control for customers. Whatever the customers’ substrate, exposure conditions, downtime tolerance and regulatory needs, our knowledgeable professionals are dedicated to helping customers find the exact fit for asset protection.
With more than 3,400 company-owned stores and the coatings industry’s broadest distribution system, unparalleled field expertise from our NACE-certified corrosion specification specialists and dedicated protective and marine representatives, Sherwin-Williams is a true single-source provider of high-performance coatings, linings, and equipment.
Known globally for its world-class research and development efforts, operated out of dedicated labs in Chicago and Cleveland, and with over 140 years of experience in corrosion control technology, Sherwin-Williams strives to bring innovative value-added products to the market and address the issues that are important to customers, specifically:
- increasing curing time
- improving the overall quality of the job
- requiring fewer coats and reducing labor costs
- keeping downtime to a minimum, and
- ensuring every plant meets all safety and regulatory requirements.
Our continuing leadership and investment in research and development of high performance coatings is focused on your productivity and success. Whether it’s fewer coats, a longer life cycle, faster return to service, more water-based options or lower VOC emissions – we listen to customers’ needs and respond to them with technologically superior coatings products
Position Description
We are looking for several Interns that will be assigned to a technical project team in the summer of 2011. Interns will have an opportunity to work in a lab setting and be provided real world research and development product applications. Interns will be responsible for contributing to successful scale-up & implementation of new & reformulated products from the laboratory to manufacturing. Interns will have the opportunity in assisting in identifying unique or plant-specific limitations as well as providing support and ensuring completion of assigned architectural product development projects including formulation and performance testing.
Experience Required: This is an entry level internship program that requires coursework completed at the sophomore or junior year for chemistry or chemical engineering majors. Basic computer skills are required.
Education Required: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering. Preferred candidates would be entering into the senior year of college for the designated majors. GPA required of 3.0
EOE M/F D/V
Location: Location #1
City: Warrensville
State/Province: Ohio
Country: United States
Position Type: Full Time Internship
Job Function: Research
Desired Major(s): Case School of Engineering/Chemical Engineering, College of Arts & Sciences/Chemistry
Desired Class Level(s): Sophomore, Junior
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Permanent Resident, F-1 Student Visa, J-1 Visa, H-1B Visa, Other
Summer Internships through the Natural Resources Conservation Service
Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) Opportunities
Opening Date: January 11, 2011
Closing Date: February 25, 2011
Salary: $10.95 - $13.41 per hour depending on qualifications
Open to U.S. Citizens Only
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is recruiting students to participate in our Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) starting in the summer of 2011. We plan to fill positions in the Soil Conservation, Soil Science, and Engineering series. The positions are available in multiple locations across the State.
This program will allow students that are selected to receive on-the-job training while attending an accredited college or university. Participants are expected to work full-time during summer vacation periods each summer until graduation.
Applications must include:
- Resume or OF-612 (include work experience even if wages were not received);
- Copy of current college transcript
- A list of courses in which currently enrolled, those planned for the Spring Semester of 2011, and your expected graduation date
- DD-214 if claiming veteran preference.
Be sure to include phone number(s) where you can be reached, your permanent residence address, and a current email address.
Students will be assigned to work at various training locations throughout the State.
Applications must be received at the following address by the closing date of this notice (February 25th, 2011):
USDA – NRCS
Human Resources Staff
Student Career Enhancement Program (SCEP)
200 N. High Street – Room 522
Columbus, OH 43215
If you have any questions, please call Beverly Sherwin at (614) 255-2470 or Shirley Yarbrough at (614) 255-2509.
WVU Center for Neuroscience SURI Program
Applications due: February 1, 2011
Flyer: PDF
The West Virginia University Center for Neuroscience continues to cultivate the next generation of neuroscientists with an opportunity for undergraduate students to participate in our 10-week Summer Undergraduate Research Internship (SURI) program. Accepted students will gain invaluable experience as they study and work in high-tech facilities across 40 laboratories housed in modern research facilities.
Students accepted to the SURI program will receive a $3,000 stipend, plus a $1,000 housing allowance. Attached to this letter is a flyer describing the SURI program. Please forward this flyer to prospective students who may be interested in the SURI program. Information is also available on our website: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/wvucn/suri/index.asp.
We appreciate your assistance in announcing our program and hope to recruit qualified students from your program.
Sincerely,
George A. Spirou, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Neuroscience
West Virginia University School of Medicine
One Medical Center Drive
Morgantown, WV 26506-9303
t 304 293-3490
f 304 293-7182
e gspirou@hsc.wvu.edu
http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/wvucn
SCI scholars: Chemistry/ChemE internships
We are pleased to announce the second year of the summer internship program, SCI Scholars, for chemistry and chemical engineering undergraduates.
The program is a joint effort of the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) America International Group (AIG), the American Chemical Society (ACS), and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), and was developed to introduce chemistry and chemical engineering students to careers in the chemical industry.
Exceptional sophomores and juniors with a GPA of at least 3.5 and who are majoring in chemistry or chemical engineering are encouraged to apply.
Program details:
- Over twenty scholars will be chosen for internship positions in the summer of 2011.
- SCI Scholars receive $6,000-$10,000 for a ten-week internship.
- Students will be awarded a certificate and an additional $1,000, which can be used for any purpose, such as participation at an ACS or AIChE meeting.
- Scholars nominate a high school chemistry teacher for recognition. Teachers will be awarded a certificate from SCI and $1,000, which can be used for professional development or classroom materials.
- Applications are due December 15, 2010.
- Interested students should visit www.acs.org/sci to fill out an application and get more information.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could forward the SCI Program Flyer (PDF at www.acs.org/sci ) to any students you think might be interested in the program, as well as to any faculty members who could help promote this new program to their students. Thank you for your assistance in bringing this exceptional opportunity to the attention of your undergraduates.
Sincerely,
Mary M. Kirchhoff, Ph.D.
Director of Education
American Chemical Society