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If interested, send résumé, list of 2 references, and cover letter for review to careers.cst@temple.edu or participate in one of the upcoming review sessions. You should always try to research the sponsor online and learn as much as possible about the internship, before applying.
Suggestions for improving your resume and cover letter can be found in the CST Career Resources section and on the TU Career Center website. More internship and job opportunities are available through the OWLNETWORK.

12/3/09 How to Land a Summer Internship. 5pm, Beury Hall 160
Meet faculty, career coaches, academic advisors, and recruiters. Start (or wrap up) planning your application for Summer 2010 Internships. Contact for RSVP and questions: careers.cst@temple.edu

Posted: Nov. 10, 2009

CST Undergraduate Research Program - Spring 2010
Student Applications: 12/1 to 12/14, email invitations and reminders will be sent out late November.
As part of its effort to encourage undergraduate participation in research, the College of Science and Technology is pleased to announce the CST Spring Undergraduate Research Program 2010. Students may earn internship or research credits working in undergraduate research positions this academic year. The program is open only to current undergraduate CST students graduating May 2010 or later. Successful applicants will be contacted by faculty for interviews. Click here for a list of all approved projects with detailed description

Technical Analyst – Intern TEC00014 - Summer 2010
Paid internship, 10-12 weeks, Summer 2010
Global Human Health (GHH) IT Global Solutions Delivery organization provides capabilities to support Merck's commercial operations world-wide. The selected candidate will be responsible for one or more of the following activities: business analysis, technical analysis, process definition, process management and testing. The selected candidate will likely gain hands-on experience with Oracle's Siebel CRM platform. Travel between Merck's West Point and other local Merck PA/NJ sites may be required on an infrequent basis.
The candidate should possess the following proficiencies: Strong communication and teamwork skills; Strong technical analysis skills; Ability to learn complex, new business processes and technologies; Experience with System Life Cycle methodologies.
Weekly stipend will be provided. Housing is available for those interns meeting the housing distance guidelines.
Who can apply: Candidate must be currently pursuing and B.S., B.A, or M.S. degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. Undergraduate candidates must have completed a minimum of two years toward their degree; All applicants must be currently enrolled in an academic program at the time of application ; Applicant must be available to work on a full-time basis for 10 - 12 weeks during the months of June and August 2010.
How to apply: Visit www.merck.com/careers to create a profile and submit your resume for requisition # TEC000149.

Chemical Engineer I. Company: A Large Pharmaceutical Company in Skillman, NJ through NewAge Clinical
Full-time positions
Pay Rate: To be discussed, benefits available
Who can apply. Recent college grads who may have completed an internship or a co-op or who perhaps have some experience in the Consumer Products, Cosmetics or Pharmaceutical Industry.
About the position. Uses the principles and theories of science and mathematics to solve problems in R&D and to help invent and improve products-processes. Performs qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis of raw materials. Coordinates testing responsibilities to ensure QA test support according to the needs of Manufacturing to maintain continuous process flow. Functions as a team member in the QA Chemical Laboratories to provide timely test analysis information on the status of conformance to requirements. Investigates testing abnormalities and implements corrective action. Investigates testing abnormalities and implements corrective action. Assists with determination of root causes of non-conformances and recommends corrective actions. Audits documentation, device history records, and test methods for compliance. Assists with special projects by supporting the development of new test methods of performing investigative test analysis as required. Assists in projects including the validation of test methods and transfer of new products-processes-test methods. 0-3 years experience
TT=Technical Transfers supports all New Products. We cover Baby, Beauty, Oral, Wound and Women’s Health brands of formulated products. We are responsible for creating efficient processes that can be transferred into manufacturing. We also support all GMP related documentation, like specifications, and product stability.
Contact: Nicole (Orfe) Tomlinson, Clinical Resource Specialist
NewAge Clinical, A Division of NewAgeSys, Inc.
231 Clarksville Road, Suite 200, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
Tel #: 609-919-9829, Toll free: 888-8NEWAGE extn 829
Fax #: 609-919-9830, Toll free: 888-5NEWAGE, eFax: 609-228-4079
email: nicole@newageclinical.com Web: www.newageclinical.com, www.newagesys.com

Catalyst Group (Spring House, Montgomery County)
Spring 2010 paid, part-time internship, starting January 5, 2010
About the company. The Catalyst Group is a worldwide technical and commercial consultancy, specializing in chemical process-driven change. We help clients understand the business aspects of technology, business planning and strategy, technology/business integration and process/product development.
About the internship. 10-15 hours week at $10-$20/hour for someone who is proficient in or has knowledge of the sciences, preferably chemistry, with the following responsibilities: (1) Copy various scientific publications for inclusion in our weekly and monthly customer communications and publications. (2) Search on-line data bases and computer data sources (3) Technical writing/technical editing (4) Proofreading (5) Database management (6) Assist in management of our monthly publication, The Catalyst Review Newsletter.
Who can apply: upper-level undergraduate chemistry major interested in the business aspects of the chemical industry.
Can this position lead to full-time employment upon graduation? Yes. Given financial conditions, this could lead to a full time position at the end of the internship.
Start/End Date: 1/5/10 – 5/31/10
How to apply: send resume and email cover letter to scs@catalystgrp.com
Hiring Manager: Steven C. Schulte, Personnel Manager, The Catalyst Group, Inc., Phone: 215-628-4447 Extension 1140 Fax: 215-628-2267
Application deadline: November 30

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) – Leading to Permanent Position (Wyndmoor, PA)
The North Atlantic Are (NAA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is sponsoring the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) with tuition assistance to an eligible under-represented minority Temple University sophomore student (GPA 3.0 or higher) who is pursuing an undergraduate science degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry. US citizenship or permanent residence required
Application deadline: November 15
Email careercenter@temple.edu in Temple University Career Center for resume and email cover letter review.
Student employment provides opportunities to gain valuable experience related to field of study or in other areas. Eastern Regional Research Center located in Wyndmoor, PA.
Benefits: valuable work experience directly related to your academic field of study. Successful interns are offered permanent employment after graduation.
Health and life insurance, retirement plan, sick and annual leave.
Tuition assistance: up to $5,000 in any one school calendar year.
Application package: official transcript, resume, 2 letters of recommendation, and a 2-page essay explaining (1) what motivated you to major in science; and (2) based on what you know about the USDA Agricultural Research Service, what makes you a strong applicant for this position.
How to apply: send complete applications to
ARS Student Career Experience Program
c/o Duane Smith
500 Conwell Hall, Temple University, Philadelphia PA 19122
This employer has hired CST students or alumni during the past 6 months.
Learn about ARS programs at http://www.ars.usda.gov/research/programs.htm

GlaxoSmithKline: Industrial Placements in Medicinal Chemistry (Suburban Philadelphia)
12-month paid, full-time internship, starting July-August 2010
About the internship. Driving the success of GlaxoSmithKline is a continual search for innovation. Apart from a research and development capability that sets the benchmark for our industry, we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best and brightest by providing unequalled individual and career development opportunities within our organization. Industrial placements will be available in our state-of-the-art facilities in suburban Philadelphia, USA, to work as part of an interdisciplinary team that designs and synthesizes novel biologically active agents as part of a drug lead identification and optimization process. Working under the supervision of experienced medicinal chemists, interns will participate in the design process and be responsible for the synthesis, purification and characterization of targeted compounds. Interns will also determine, obtain and interpret the necessary analytical data in support of your synthetic efforts and will interact with other members of the drug discovery teams to drive drug discovery.
Who can apply: Highly motivated students with a solid understanding of mechanistic organic chemistry and an ability to apply it toward successful synthetic research. Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new experimental techniques, as well as hands-on experience with modern spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques (NMR, MS, HPLC) and good communication skills. Ideal candidates will have completed most of their Bachelor degree requirements by June 2010 (estimated initial graduation January 2011). This internship will effectively postpone their graduation for August 2011 or January 2012.
Stipend. Successful applicants will be working full-time (35-40 hrs/week) earning about $42,00 per year. This position is not eligible for GSK employee benefits (vacation, health insurance).
How to Apply: Send a CV and a cover letter describing your experience to date to Prof. Scott Sieburth or Prof. Robert Stanley.
Application deadline: Tuesday November 17, 2009 (GSK wants the applications on 11/25, which gives us a couple of days to review and advise candidates). Mock interview sessions will be scheduled in first week of December.
GlaxoSmithKline is dedicated to an innovative workplace and supports you with career long opportunities and learning. For more information about GSK, visit www.gsk.com. Developing talent through equality of opportunity, M/F/D/V.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (http://www.nrc.gov)
Scholarship and Fellowship Education Grant, Fiscal Year 2010. Closes 12/16/09

Posted: Sept. 29, 2009

National Space Biomedical Research Institute Summer Internship Program receives application for Summer 2010. Deadline: January 31, 2010. http://www.nsbri.org/Education/SummerInternship.html For undergraduate, graduate, or medical students.
National Science Foundation (NSF) East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students (EAPSI) receive Summer Institute applications. www.nsfsi.org Deadline: December 8, 2009. Summer Institutes are hosted by foreign counterparts committed to increasing opportunities for young U.S. researchers to work in research facilities and with host mentors abroad. Fellows are supported to participate in eight-week research experiences at host laboratories in Australia, China, Japan (10 weeks), Korea, New Zealand, Singapore and Taiwan from June to August. The program provides a $5,000 summer stipend, round-trip airfare to the host location, living expenses abroad, and an introduction to the society, culture, language, and research environment of the host location. NSF recognizes the importance of enabling U.S. researchers and educators to advance their work through international collaborations and the value of ensuring that future generations of U.S. scientists and engineers gain professional experience beyond this nation's borders early in their careers. The program is intended for U.S. graduate students pursuing studies in fields supported by the National Science Foundation. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for the EAPSI. Applicants must be enrolled in a research-oriented master's or PhD program and be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents by the application deadline date. Students in combined bachelor/master degree programs must have completed the undergraduate program requirements at time of application.
Illinois Plant Breeding Center is receiving applications for graduate study in the Department of Crop Sciences. http://plantbreeding.illinois.edu