Daily Pump Trap: 4/2/13 edition

Hello! Between March 28 and April 1, 29 new positions were posted on the C&EN Jobs database. Of these, 10 (34%) are academically connected.

Milwaukee, WI: Cambridge Major has posted 7 positions recently, including a nice set of positions open for assistant chemists (B.S., 3-7 years exp, M.S., 0-4 years.) I hear mostly good things about Cambridge Major.

Bethlehem, PA: Saladax Biomedical is a new name to DPT; they're looking for physical scientists who have experience on biological problems (?):

We currently have an open staff positions for outstanding B.S.,M.S. or Ph.D. level Scientists to participate in the research and development of automated immunochemically-based testing systems on the leading edge of discovery in Translational Medicine. The position is well-suited for a scientist a with a strong background in the physical sciences who has worked on problems of biological interest. We are seeking a recent graduate or an individual with 1 to 10 years experience in the Diagnostic or Pharmaceutical area.

6 openings, B.S./M.S./Ph.D., 0-10 years of experience. Interesting, especially the 50-80k offered.

Orange, TX: Invista is looking for Associates/B.S. level chemists to be pilot plant operators, looks like. I'll bet it's an interesting position. Also, they're looking for a Ph.D. organic/organometallic research chemist with 2 years of post-doctoral experience or 2 years of industrial experience. (interesting, that.)

San Diego, CA: Count Takeda as among the companies that can advertise for a B.S./M.S. position without falling over themselves. B.S., 2-5 years experience, M.S., 0-3 years of experience. (Zeroes!, lots of them today.)

Henderson, NV: Check out this postdoctoral position with the Las Vegas Valley Water Authority -- it's very unique, for sure:

The Post Doctoral Researcher - Limited Term will independently conduct highly specialized research studies that focuses on water quality and the analysis and mitigation of contaminants. The position uses novel analytical techniques and emerging treatment technologies, assists in the design and implementation of research studies, presents and publishes research findings, drafts proposals for external research funding and performs related duties as assigned.

Maximum term of 36 months, starting at 71k. Innnnteresting.

Kalamazoo, MI: Not every day a school district decides to advertise for a chemistry teacher on C&EN Jobs, especially one with a master's in chemistry.

ACS NOLA Career Fair Watch: 64 positions for the Career Fair, 16 positions open for the Virtual Career Fair.