Updated 3/29/2023

New Internships and Jobs in Science!

W. R. Grace & Co., 7500 Grace Drive, Columbia, MD 21044 | T +1 410.531.4724 | M +1 443.518.8124 | julie.boyer@grace.com

Catalyst Design Labs

Bachelor to synthesize, characterize and performance test polyolefin catalysts

https://jobs.grace.com/job/Columbia-Technician-Specialist-MD-21044/1009439400/

Polymer labs

PHD to interface with customers, develop new analytical methods and help develop new catalyst products

https://jobs.grace.com/job/Columbia-Senior-R&D-Scientist-Polypropylene-MD-21044/986060400/

Development of Chemical Sensors through Peptide Interactions

A research opportunity is available in the Biomaterials & Assembly Branch at DEVCOM Army
Research Laboratory (ARL) in Adelphi, MD. A post-baccalaureate opportunity is available for
the development, synthesis, & characterization of peptide-based receptors for detecting
chemical/biological targets of interest. This work supports colorimetric detection technologies for
sensing chemical threats. Work is expected to include the chemical synthesis and assessment
of affinity kinetics exhibited by peptide receptors derived from One-Bead-One-Compound
(OBOC) peptide library screens against protein targets of interest.

Backgrounds in Chemistry, Biochemistry & biochemical engineering and related disciplines are
preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Chemically Synthesize & purify peptide-based receptors by Solid Phase Peptide
  Synthesis (SPPS)
• Characterize peptide – target binding by high-throughput and kinetic assays
• Conduct screening of OBOC libraries against targets of interest
• Support and Develop receptor integrations strategies into various sensing platforms
• Write technical reports for internal publication
• Work on a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to publications/patents

Projected start date will be sometime in the Summer 2023

Please send all position interest, along with a resume, to Dr. Matthew Coppock,
matthew.b.coppock.civ@army.mil

Hydrologist

The USGS MD-DE-DC Water Science Center is looking for a Recent Graduate to work with our fate and bioremediation team as a Hydrologist. A position is now open at our Baltimore office.  The ideal candidate would hold a master’s degree in hydrology or a related field, or would be expecting to receive a master’s by June 15. Qualifying experience can be substituted for education.

Work with a team of scientists and technicians to understand the fate of contaminants in the environment and advance our understanding of the factors that degrade contaminants.  To find out more about the position and to apply before the deadline of February 23, follow this link: USAJOBS – Job Announcement

To learn more about our Fate and Bioremediation team, check out this video – USGS Capabilities: Fate and Bioremediation | U.S. Geological Survey

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is accepting applications for paid internship and fellowship opportunities at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Apply now!

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is seeking candidates for The Clean Energy Innovator Fellowship program who have a background and interest in the clean energy transition.  Selected fellows will participate in projects at one of the following host institutions, on site, for up to two years.

Apply today at: https://zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EERE-CLEAN-2022-CANDIDATE-OC

Available Host Institutions

In the application, you will provide up to 3 of your most preferred host institutions from the list below.  You must be willing to relocate to the host facility’s area, if selected:

1. Virginia Commerce Commission – https://www.commerce.virginia.gov/ (Richmond, VA)
2. Arkansas Public Service Commission – http://arkansas.gov/psc/ (Little Rock, AR)
3. Vermont Public Utilities Commission – https://puc.vermont.gov/ (Montpelier, VT)
4. New Hampshire Electric Cooperative – https://www.nhec.com/ (Plymouth, NH)
5. Kentucky Public Service Commission – https://psc.ky.gov/ (Frankfurt, KY)
6. Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities – https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-public-utilitites/ (Boston, MA)

Fellowship Details

Fellows receive a stipend, health insurance, and a generous allowance for education and professional development.  The fellowship appointment is for one-year, renewable for a second year, with opportunities for peer-to-peer learning provided for each cohort.  Stipends are determined by their degree level and years of relevant professional experience and begin at $40k for a Bachelor’s degree, at $55k for a Master’s degree, and at $70k for a Doctoral degree. Reimbursement of relocation expenses may also be provided, if applicable.

Nature of Fellowship Appointment

The Clean Energy Innovator Fellowship program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through its Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). The program is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). During the appointment, the fellow will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, DOE, the host institution, or any other office or agency.  Instead, the fellow will be considered a participant and will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.

The fellowship is open to recent Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral graduates in fields relevant to electricity generation, transmission, or distribution. Fellowship candidates must have an interest in the application of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable transportation technologies and policies.  If more than five years since receipt of degree, the applicant must have an academic background and experience in a relevant field and must be seeking to gain new knowledge/experience in order to expand career opportunities or to advance professionally.

While there is no deadline to apply, applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.  Ideally placements will be made prior to February 2023.  Only completed applications will be reviewed. If you have any questions, please email me at doe-rpp@orise.orau.org. Thank you!

Cedricka Harris

Senior Program Specialist

ORISE  DOE-RPP@orise.orau.org

Entry-Level Biological Scientist at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)

USAJOBS.GOV.  Announcement number STAA-23-DH-11771270

Summary

PathwaysToScience.org has a searchable database of 650+ summer research programs in all STEM disciplines. These are all FULLY FUNDED opportunities including programs sponsored by NSF, NASA, NIH, etc. We also have a selection of resources to help you strengthen your applications:
Undergraduate Students
https://pathwaystoscience.org/Undergrads.aspx
If you are considering graduate school, search FULLY FUNDED graduate programs in a variety of disciplines, and view resources on applying:
https://pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.aspx
If you need help finding a program that’s a good fit, please feel free to email me at ldetrick@ibparticipation.org for assistance. You can also follow us on Facebook for program deadlines and updates.
Graduate Students

Search paid summer research programs for graduate students, travel grants, and fellowships – many deadlines fast approaching!

https://pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.aspx

Also, search our postdoc positions and view tips on applying for postdoc positions, here: https://pathwaystoscience.org/Postdocs_Portal.aspx

Savannah River National Laboratory offer a course-based internship designed to increase recruitment and retention of MSI students in Science, Engineering, and Cybersecurity and to introduce the participants to the work environment of a National Laboratory. The application website https://sresfs.net is now open and we are accepting applications through March 15, 2023.

The three tracks are:

Environmental Science

Engineering

Cybersecurity

The USGS MD-DE-DC Water Science Center is looking to hire two Physical Scientists to work with the Fate and Bioremediation team. Duties include field and lab work, as well as data review and management. Applications are being accepted for both GS-5 and GS-7 grade levels. The positions are open to Recent Graduates. Please see the vacancy announcement for more details.

Please share widely with anyone who may be interested!

The DOE Scholars Program introduces students and recent college graduates to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) mission and operations.

The DOE Scholars Program is designed to attract talented undergraduate and graduate students, and recent graduates to research, technical and professional opportunities within U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and organizations that support the DOE mission. 

•  Energy Sources and Security   
•  Clean Energy   
•  Energy Efficiency   
•  Climate Change    
•  Environmental Management    
•  Nuclear Security    
•  Artificial Intelligence    
•  Emergency Response
•  Management and Operations    
•  Cyber Security   
•  Safeguards and Security

FDA – OFFICE OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENT PROGRAMS – CHEMIST

The Office of Dietary Supplement Programs (ODSP) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition is seeking an outstanding chemist to support dietary ingredient review and research through the ORISE Research Participation Program (https://orise.orau.gov/fda).

Chief Toxicologist

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Facebook link to job posting

#HelpWanted The Chief Toxicologist, Ante Mortem, is a Ph.D. level toxicologist responsible for the management and technical leadership of the Maryland State Police Toxicology operations involving blood drug, blood alcohol, and breath alcohol analysis of samples collected in conjunction with DUI investigations.
The minimum qualifications are:
Possession of a Ph.D. in Toxicology or Pharmacology from an accredited college or university and certified by the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT) as a fellow of the ABFT in Forensic Toxicology
Six years of experience in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence in toxicology including experience in providing testimony as an expert witness in moot or criminal court. Two years of the required experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.
APPLY HERE: https://bit.ly/3p6VQIH

Below is a potential job opportunity for graduating seniors and alumni in the life, physical, or environmental sciences. This is an entry level position in industrial hygiene and does NOT require prior experience. NOTE: The posting suggests 4 years of experience as a minimum qualification, which can be substituted with a Bachelor’s degree in physical or life science, including applicants obtaining their degrees by June 2022.

The Maryland Department of Labor is currently recruiting Occupational Safety and Health Compliance Hygienists (Industrial Hygienists) at Maryland Occupational Safety and Health. An Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Compliance Hygienist I is the entry level of work at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation involving the inspection, research, and analysis of the effect of chemical and physical workplace hazards on worker health. Employees help to control or eliminate workplace hazards through compliance and enforcement measures designed to provide corrective action for violators of the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Law. OSH Compliance Hygienist I job duties include: participating in formal and on-the-job training programs related to safety and health inspection; learning how to interpret complex technical standards, policies and procedures necessary for enforcement of the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Law; observing and participating in routine safety and health inspections and interventions in private and public sector establishments; developing, preparing, and submitting oral and/or written reports of field activity; and performing other duties as assigned.  Job openings available at the MOSH Hunt Valley, MD office.

Preferred: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in industrial hygiene, physical science, or life science which includes 12 credit semester hours in chemistry and 18 additional semester credit hours in physical or life science, which could include any combination of the following: chemistry, physics, engineering, health physics, environmental health, biostatistics, biology, physiology, toxicology, epidemiology or industrial hygiene.

** Please be sure to attach transcripts to your online application.

For more information and to apply online:

https://jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=22&R2=000636&R3=0001

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Manufacturing Associate I (Evergreen) Catalent Pharma Solutions Harmans, Maryland, United States Full-Time – Entry-Level

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The U.S Geological Survey has an opening for a groundwater hydrologist with a duty station of either Dover, Delaware or Catonsville, Maryland, please see https://www.usajobs.gov/job/647590100 for more details and information on how to apply.  We expect the position to be open to applicants on USAJobs from April 11, 2022 through April 22, 2022.

Butterfly House Internship (unpaid) Ladew Gardens • Monkton, Maryland, United States Internship Opportunities

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MSU PEARL Summer Research Intern Morgan State University • St. Leonard, Maryland, United States Internship Opportunities

Production Associate (Recent Science Graduate) The Fountain Group • Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States Full-Time – Entry-Level

Interdisciplinary Data Scientist United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) • Washington, District of Columbia, United States Full-Time – Entry-Level

FDA Research Opportunities U.S. Food and Drug Administration • Silver Spring, Maryland, United States Post-Graduate Research Opportunities

Science and Restoration Intern The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays • Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, United States Internship Opportunities

Associate Scientist 1 MilliporeSigma • Rockville, Maryland, United States Full-Time – Entry-Level, Full-Time – Experienced

Behavior Data Specialist Kennedy Krieger Institute • Baltimore, Maryland, United States Full-Time – Entry-Level, Part-Time

Centralized Cell Culture Intern MilliporeSigma • Rockville, Maryland, United States Internship Opportunities

Employee Engagement Intern MilliporeSigma • Rockville, Maryland, United States Internship Opportunities

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NASA Climate Change Research Initiative program NASA Goddard Space Flight Center • Multiple Locations Internship Opportunities

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Centralized Cell Culture Intern MilliporeSigma • Rockville, Maryland, United States Internship Opportunities

Employee Engagement Intern MilliporeSigma • Rockville, Maryland, United States Internship Opportunities

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Bioinformatics Research In Data science for Genomics University of Maryland, College Park REU • College Park, Maryland, United States Internship Opportunities

Research Associate I Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC (Meso Scale Discovery) • Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States Full-Time – Entry-Level

Beach Program Intern Maryland Department of Health • Baltimore, Maryland, United States Internship Opportunities

Cell Therapy Specialist University of Maryland Medical Center • Baltimore, Maryland, United States Full-Time – Entry-Level

Maryland Farm Stewardship Assistant (Spring – Summer 2022) Chesapeake Bay Foundation • Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States Internship Opportunities

Bioinformatics Summer Intern 2022 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) • Beltsville, Maryland, United States Internship Opportunities

Environmental Advocacy Internship – Remote Maryland Pesticide Education Network • Baltimore, Maryland, United States Internship Opportunities

Environmental Science Internship – Remote Maryland Pesticide Education Network • Baltimore, Maryland, United States Internship Opportunities

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Laboratory Research Assistant University of Maryland School of Medicine • Baltimore, Maryland, United States Full-Time – Entry-Level

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SU Intern w/Amgen RISE (Representation in Clinical Research) Amgen • Thousand Palms, California, United States Internship Opportunities

Central Services Technician Catalent Pharma Solutions • Multiple Locations Full-Time – Entry-Level, Full-Time – Experienced

Internship/Master’s Co-op Opportunity Aptagen, LLC • Jacobus, Pennsylvania, United States Full-Time – Entry-Level, Post-Graduate Research Opportunities

QC Scientist Analytical Catalent Pharma Solutions • Multiple Locations Full-Time – Entry-Level, Full-Time – Experienced

Intern – Scientific and Clinical Affairs Medifast, Inc. • City of Baltimore, Maryland, United States Internship Opportunities

Field Assistant United States Geological Survey (USGS) • Laurel, Maryland, United States Full-Time – Entry-Level, Temporary/Seasonal

Laboratory Research Assistant University of Maryland School of Medicine • Baltimore, Maryland, United States Full-Time – Entry-Level

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NASA Climate Change Research Initiative program NASA Goddard Space Flight Center • Multiple Locations Internship Opportunities

2022 Technical College Internship Program Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, Maryland, United States Internship Opportunities

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Physical Therapy Technician Synergy Physical Therapy • Fulton, Maryland, United States Part-Time

Recently Awarded PhDs or Postdocs Opportunities 2021-2022 Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Post-Graduate Research Opportunities

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