Drug discovery summer internship

Summer Internship-Pharmaceutical Formulation Development

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding summer internship?  Then, CIMA LABS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceuticals, is the place for you. CIMA LABS is a drug delivery technology company that develops and manufactures prescription and over-the-counter drug products using proprietary drug delivery technologies. 

As a summer intern, you will work in the Formulations Development Group.  The work comprises performing general formulation development activities associated with the development of new dosage forms and drug delivery systems.  These activities include the assembly and operation of processing equipment such as blenders, tablet presses, granulators, and coaters to manufacture formulations. The intern will also characterize the physical properties of the formulations, document the data in notebooks, and effectively present the data to the Formulations group.

We are seeking students who have demonstrated a strong academic record and the capability to perform well in a research environment. Candidates who have completed courses in chemistry, pharmacy, physics, statistics and/or calculus and who have previous lab experience are desired. Candidates should have completed at least six semesters of undergraduate work or be enrolled in graduate school.

If this internship opportunity is of interest to you, please email or fax your cover letter, resume, and college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) to Gladys Tripp by March 31, 2015.

CIMA LABS

7325 Aspen Lane North

Brooklyn Park, MN  55428

Fax: 763-488-4800

Email: gladys.tripp@cimalabs.com

CIMA QUALIFICATIONS Must have completed at least six semesters of undergraduate work towards a bachelor degree in chemistry, pharmacy, chemical engineering, or a related field, or be enrolled in or attending graduate school. Completion of courses in chemistry, physics, pharmacy, statistics and/or calculus is desired, as well as courses with laboratory experience. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential responsibilities will include the assembly and operation of processing equipment such as blenders, tablet presses, granulators, and coaters to manufacture formulations. The intern will also characterize the physical properties of the formulations, document the data in notebooks, and effectively present the data to the Formulations group. 

JUSTIFICATION The summer intern will work on a project related to abuse-deterrent new therapeutic entities (NTE). The project will include experimental work to further enhance the CIMA ADT-IR abuse-deterrent technology platform and/or to elucidate the mechanistic features of this platform. The position will run from mid/late May through mid/late August. The position will be treated in accordance with the Teva University Internship Program Policy. 

Carl Djerassi 1923-2015

In 1951, a little known chemist working at Syntex in Mexico City, achieved the first chemical synthesis of an oral contraceptive steroid.  Dr. Carl Djerassi went on to do a large variety of work aimed at benefiting the chemical sciences, forwarding graduate chemical education as a faculty member, and improving the relationship between science and society - especially the arts (literature and theatre).  We now celebrate a life well-lived.  For those interested, check out the links below or simply search the web, SciFinder Scholar, or Web of Knowledge for works and contributions by Djerassi.




http://www.cbsnews.com/news/carl-djerassi-father-of-birth-control-pill-dies/

Abbreviated Bio

TEDx Vienna (YouTube)

http://www.webofstories.com/play/carl.djerassi/1

http://www.djerassi.com/

http://cen.acs.org/content/cen/articles/83/i25/Oral-Contraceptives.html

Oxygen (the play!)
http://pubs.acs.org/isubscribe/journals/cen/79/i18/html/7918sci1.html

 

REU - Sustainable Land and Water Resources

We are now accepting applications for the 2015 Research Experience for Undergraduates on Sustainable Land and Water Resources.  

Application deadline:   March 2, 2015.

Program dates:  June 8 - August 14, 2015.

Visit http://reuslawr.wordpress.com  for more information and an application.

This innovative Research Experience for Undergraduates Program takes place in 3 locations:

• On the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reservation near Cloquet, MN
• At Salish Kootenai College in Pablo, Montana
• At St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, University of Minnesota, in Minneapolis, Minnesota

This REU introduces undergraduate students to interdisciplinary research on sustainable land and water resources that is essential for improving management practices. Students will work on one of three teams using an interdisciplinary team-oriented approach that emphasizes quantitative and predictive methods. Student projects will integrate the Earth-surface dynamics, geology, ecology, limnology and paleolimnology, and hydrology principles and techniques required for sustainable land and water management and restoration.

Teams: St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, University of Minnesota; Salish Kootenai College, Montana; Fond du Lac Reservation in northern Minnesota: An All-Team Gathering at the conclusion of the program will bring all teams together to celebrate their summer research in a research symposium, with talking circles to discuss research in a community context, and hands-on experiments in St. Anthony Falls Laboratory facilities.

MN Green Chemistry Forum - Bioeconomy & Safer Product Summit

 

The Minnesota Green Chemistry Forum is pleased to present their fifth annual conference, The Midwest Bioeconomy and Safer Products Summit: Regional Innovations Solving Global Problems, at the Minneapolis Central Library on Thursday, February 19th, 2015 from 8 am - 4:30 pm.

The Midwest Bioeconomy and Safer Product Summit will examine green chemistry, innovation and sustainability initiatives and will provide lessons learned from market pioneers on getting ahead of the regulatory curve via product and brand innovation and from business entrepreneurs on commercializing biobased chemical production. The Summit will also provide the networking necessary to thrive in this new era of consumer goods and will bring together academics and legislators with nationally recognized consumer brands, manufacturers, retailers, regulators and green chemistry experts to provide the timeliest information on the rapidly evolving state, federal and international chemical legislation landscape. 

Kate Heiny, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Target will deliver a keynote address on the full story of safer products and green alternatives along the supply chain. She will also discuss how companies are driving changes to consumer product safety by building consumer awareness through initiatives like Target's new Sustainable Product Standard.

Visit the Minnesota Green Chemistry Forum to learn more about the conference agenda, speakers, registration, and about the work of the forum.

Register Now!

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Are your students looking for summer research opportunities? Please post, forward, or tell your students about the 2015 Nebraska Summer Research Program housed on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  The program offers students an excellent opportunity to hone research skills and to experience life as a graduate student. Students will enhance their academic resume, work closely with faculty and peers, and have fun with social and professional development activities, all while receiving numerous benefits. Students historically underrepresented in graduate education are especially encouraged to apply. Due to funding restrictions, participation is limited to U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents (those holding a green card.) All programs for 2015 are listed at http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram and include projects in Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Bioenergy Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Microbiology, Minority Health Disparities, Nanotechnology, Optics and Laser Physics, Redox Biology, and Virology. Our online application makes it easy for students to apply. Priority review of applications begins Monday, February 2 and all applications are due by Monday, March 2. Thank you for your assistance in disseminating this information. Best regards, Maggie Jobes Summer Research Program Director Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment  Office of Graduate Studies University of Nebraska–Lincoln  maggiejobes.graduate@unl.edu

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Is this email not displaying correctly? View this email in your browser » Dear Colleague: Argonne National Laboratory is seeking highly motivated and energetic undergraduate students for the 2015 summer internship and part-time work experience programs! Over the years, Argonne has supported thousands of students in their explorations of STEM research careers; provided access to cutting-edge research facilities and fostered relationships with world-class scientists all within 30 miles of the third largest city in the country. We are looking to grow our summer 2015 cohort of students. Intern, Kevin Banks, speaking on his internship experience. We have a number of programs accepting applications for summer opportunities. Please share with your networks. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have about our programs. Sincerely, Lisa Reed Undergraduate and Graduate Program Lead Educational Programs, Argonne National Laboratory   Program   Application Requirements Application Deadlines Internship Deliverables Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship  This program is for students wishing to perform research in a STEM field under the guidance of laboratory staff on projects supporting the DOE mission. This program is supported through the DOE's Office of Science Workforce Development for Teachers and Students Office (WDTS). Online Application; 2 letters of reference January 9, 2015 Poster/Oral Presentation; Abstract; Peer Review Community College Internship  The program encourages community college students to enter technical careers relevant to the Department of Energy’s mission by providing technical training experiences at the DOE laboratories. This program is supported through the DOE's Office of Science Workforce Development for Teachers and Students Office (WDTS). Online Application; 2 letters of reference January 9, 2015 Poster Presentation; Final Report Student Research Program  This program is for students wishing to perform research in a STEM field under the guidance of laboratory staff on projects supporting the Argonne mission. Online Application; 2 letters of reference February 1, 2015 Final Report Research Aide This program provides opportunities to work on a temporary basis with scientists and engineers as a Research Aide. In this position, students are assigned specific technical tasks to support their assigned division’s research agenda and needs. Online Application; 2 letters of reference March 1, 2015 N/A Argonne National Laboratory Educational Programs 9700 S. Cass Avenue Argonne, IL 60439 (630) 252-4114 Copyright © 2014 Argonne National Laboratory. All rights reserved.

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Professor Wes Pearson '54 will retire following Spring term 2015.  The current faculty and emeriti congratulate him and celebrate his many contributions to St. Olaf.