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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: PRODUCTION CHEMIST
TCI America, located in the Rivergate Industrial Park in North Portland, is a manufacturer & distributor of specialty organic chemicals to researchers in the pharmaceutical, bio-tech, and other related industries
Summary of Job Duties
A. Synthesis & purification of organic compounds using standard lab equipment. The equipment used may include between 1 to 22 liter reaction flask, magnetic and mechanical stirrers, sue of addition funnels and separatory funnels, rotary evaporators, vacuum distillation equipment and column chromatography
B. Reading & comprehending written procedures and scientific literature.
C. Recording of relevant information in the lab book.
D. Interpreting spectral and QC data to verify identity and purity of resulting chemical product.
E. Participate in weekly technical meeting and present weekly results.
F. Prepare technical report on the synthesis of the chemical product.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
A. BS in Chemistry
B. Knowledge in the interpretation of GC, HPLC, MS, and NMR sprectra
C. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Chemdraw
D. Ability to multi-task & exercise independent judgment
TCI America offers competitive salaries, outstanding benefits to include employer paid health & dental insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match as well as advancement opportunities.
Interested applicants should email resume and cover letter (including salary requirements if any) to jobs@tciamerica.com (preferred) or fax to (503) 289-9843, attention: Human Resources.
TCI America is a Drug & Alcohol Free Employer. Please see the Human Resources site for other positions on campus.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: SUMMER SCIENCE TEACHING POSITION
Pacific University Upward Bound
Upward Bound is a federally funded program designed to develop the skills and
motivation necessary for success in education beyond high school. The program
works with high school students who have academic potential but lack adequate
support and/or academic preparation to succeed in college. Upward Bound
enables 50 high school youth to live on Pacific's campus where they participate
in academic, cultural, and recreational activities.
This position is for 6 1/2 weeks only, beginning June 17 and ending July 31,
2004.
The live-in salary is $2100.00-2700.00 based on experience. Upward Bound pays
room and board. Non-residential salaries would have to be negotiated.
Salaries contingent on federal funding and budget negotiations.
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR LIVE-IN TEACHING STAFF INCLUDE:
Teaching three classes daily, Monday through Friday in the above subject areas.
Team-teaching or observing an assigned afternoon elective course daily.
Preparation of a course outline for each class taught.
Provide tutoring and academic assistance to individuals during afternoon and
evening study periods.
Supervise dormitory study hall each weekday evening.
Co-supervise evening dormitory activities with project Tutor-Counselors.
Participate in staff orientation and regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Assist in supervising educational field trips and cultural activities.
Completion of mid-term and final student evaluations, and final program
evaluation.
Other duties as assigned by the Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference to candidates with Oregon secondary teaching certification and
successful prior Upward Bound experience/or experience teaching academic
skills to non-traditional high school students, including students
speaking English as a second language.
Senior and graduate students who are strong in science and have the confidence
to plan classes and manage a classroom will also be given serious consideration.
Because of the intensity of our summer program and duties involving dormitory
supervision and evening academic tutoring, priority is given to candidates
available to live in during the summer session.
Must have the ability to work successfully with people from varied areas,
cultures, backgrounds, and personalities.
Persons from backgrounds similar to Upward Bound students are encouraged to
apply.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit (a) Brief letter of application (b) resume, and (c) three letters of
recommendation to: Roberta L. Nickels, Upward Bound, 2043 College Way/#686, Pacific
University, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116.
DEADLINE: Summer hiring now in progress. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE
IMMEDIATELY BY TELEPHONE (503) 357-8169.
One of the unique features of the Pacific University Upward Bound program is
its live-in teaching staff for the regular basic skills classes.
Although we do not discourage other candidates from applying, we do
feel that applicants need to clearly understand the intensity of our 6 1/2 week summer
program. A live-in teaching staff provides continuity and academic support in
daily coursework as well as positive role models for students. Students (many
of whom have had negative experiences with academics in the past) form close
relationships with teachers as friends in this community environment.
Because the live-in teaching staff is unique, the Department of Education site
visitor spent a great deal of
time evaluating this aspect of our program, and offered the following comments:
"Core instructors live in the dorm during the summer program. This,
plus the requirement that Tutor-Counselors attend classes on a regular basis,
facilitates good communication among staff."
"As previously mentioned, the requirement that instructors live in the
dorm is very effective. I did not see the tension between instructional and dormitory
staff that so often occurs in Upward Bound. All staff were working together
and providing positive reinforcement to the students."
"Because of the live-in teaching staff, there is a substantial amount
of individual attention provided, not only during class and study hour, but also
in the dorm during free time. Students respond well to this environment and
there is an Upward Bound esprit de corps."
Again, although we do not discourage other applicants, priority will be
given to qualified teaching personnel who are available to live-in during the
summer. Other candidates are encouraged to apply, understanding that salaries for
non-live-in teaching staff would be adjusted accordingly.
*SUBJECT AREAS -- If you are certified and/or talented in more than one
subject area, please note that information in your application letter or on
your resume. It is possible that one teacher could teach
two separate subjects. Be sure to provide specific information on your
areas of certification and your strengths.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of Pacific University not to
discriminate on the basis of sex, physical or mental disability, race,
color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, religious preference or
disabled veteran or Vietnam Era status in admission and access to, or treatment
in employment, educational programs or activities as required by Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or any other classification protected
under state or federal law, or city ordinance. Questions or complaints may be
directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, 2043 College Way,
Forest Grove, OR 97116, (503) 352-2215.
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