acs | delaware section

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acs | delaware section

Learn about our organization

Membership

More than 161,000

47 Journals

Chemical Abstracts Records

More than 41 million

CAS REGISTRY Organic & Inorganic Substances

More than 94 million

ACS Journal Article Downloads

83 million

Petroleum Research Grants

$25.1 million

Academic Institutions Using SciFinder

2,206

Employees

1,978

Who we are & what we do

Our Mission & Vision

We are dynamic and visionary, committed to “Improving people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry.”

This vision ─ developed and adopted by the ACS Board of Directors after broad consultation with the membership ─ fully complements the ACS Mission statement, which is “to advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people.” Together, these two statements represent our ultimate reason for being and provide a strategic framework for our efforts.

Our Mission & Vision

We are dynamic and visionary, committed to “Improving people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry.”

This vision ─ developed and adopted by the ACS Board of Directors after broad consultation with the membership ─ fully complements the ACS Mission statement, which is “to advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people.” Together, these two statements represent our ultimate reason for being and provide a strategic framework for our efforts.

What We Do

The Society publishes numerous scientific journals and databases, convenes major research conferences and provides educational, science policy and career programs in chemistry. We also give more than $22 million every year in grants for basic research in petroleum and related fields.

We also play a leadership role in educating and communicating with public policy makers and the general public about the importance of chemistry in our lives. This includes identifying new solutions, improving public health, protecting the environment and contributing to the economy.

We Support Real-World Initiatives

ACS works to improve the world through other initiatives including:

  • Project SEED offers bright, economically disadvantaged high school students an opportunity to spend a summer conducting chemical laboratory research with the guidance of a chemical scientist.
  • ACS Scholars Program provides underrepresented minority undergraduates with scholarship and mentoring support that they need to earn degrees in the chemical sciences.
  • Advancing Chemistry Teaching supports the professional development of science teachers so that they can better present chemistry in the classroom and foster the scientific curiosity of our nation’s youth.
  • Green Chemistry Education and Outreach promotes the implementation of green chemistry and engineering principles into all aspects of the chemical enterprise.

We also play a leadership role in educating and communicating with public policy makers and the general public about the importance of chemistry in our lives. This includes identifying new solutions, improving public health, protecting the environment and contributing to the economy.

We are local, national & global

ACS has 187 local sections (chapters) throughout the United States. Local sections allow members to:

  • Connect with other chemists and chemical engineers in their geographic area
  • Participate in programs near their homes that can enhance their professional development
  • Contribute to the public’s understanding of chemistry in their communities.
  • ACS regional meetings are hosted by local sections in various geographic regions across the United States.
We are local, national & global

ACS has 187 local sections (chapters) throughout the United States. Local sections allow members to:

  • Connect with other chemists and chemical engineers in their geographic area
  • Participate in programs near their homes that can enhance their professional development
  • Contribute to the public’s understanding of chemistry in their communities.
  • ACS regional meetings are hosted by local sections in various geographic regions across the United States.
Nationally

The Society offers members the opportunity to participate in 33 specialty divisions, ranging from food and agriculture to industrial and engineering chemistry. These divisions help members:

  • Keep up with the latest developments in their areas of expertise
  • Monitor advances in related fields
  • Network with colleagues
  • Contribute to the advancement and recognition of their scientific discipline.

Twice annually, ACS sponsors national meetings ─ five days of symposia, tutorials, and poster sessions that cover every area of chemistry, chemical engineering and related sciences. Short courses with renowned instructors, workshops, divisional and committee meetings and other related sessions also occur at national meetings.

Globally

The Society’s international membership exceeds 24,000 and represents more than 100 countries.

More than 60 percent of the articles published in ACS journals and more than half of the material covered in the Society’s Chemical Abstracts Service ─ the world’s most comprehensive source of chemical and scientific information ─ originates outside the United States.

ACS sponsors or promotes a number of international activities such as joint conferences with chemical societies in India and other countries, and the International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies (PacifiChem), a weeklong scientific meeting, held once every five years in conjunction with ACS counterparts in Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, and China.

 

Delaware Local Section

Executive Board

Meet the members that make up our Executive Committee.

Congratulations Zhen Yang

The new chair of 2023!

CHAIR

Zhen Timothy Yang

2023
Chair-elect

Zhenzhen Dong

PharmaBlock USA

(302) 547-3431

PAST CHAIR & Alternate councilor

ANUJ KUMAR

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Delaware

(530) 574-2016

DIRECTOR

Robert J. Mishur

widener university
(610) 499-1080

DIRECTOR

Erin Kennedy

Councilor

John Gavenonis

agilent technologies
(302) 636-3908

Councilor

Martha Hollomon

del technical college

(302) 294-1694

Councilor

Sergio Nanita

Alternate councilor

Nora Radu

Chair of Award Committee

Andrea Martin

widener university
(610) 499-4515

Chair of Education Committee

Rita Vasta

VIEW THE DELAWARE BYLAWS

Why Get Involved
With your local section

With more than 161,000 members, the American Chemical Society (ACS) is the world’s largest scientific society and one of the world’s leading sources of authoritative scientific information. A nonprofit organization, chartered by Congress, ACS is at the forefront of the evolving worldwide chemistry enterprise and the premier professional home for chemists, chemical engineers and related professions around the globe. We strive to be a force for good.

Professional Development

Local sections enhance your professional development. Local sections offer a number of leadership opportunities that will help you improve your skills.

Network & Make Connections

Meet and network with chemists from your local community, get job leads and find a mentor.

Engage in your community

Local section pubic outreach events including NCW, Chemists Celebrate Earth Week allow you to demonstrate your passion for chemistry

Job Opportunities

View available job opportunities at ACS Delaware Section and apply online.

Separation Scientist I

Posted April 19, 2023

Department: Chemistry
FSLA Status:
Exempt
Site/Location: Wilmington, DE
Reports To: Group Leader

SUMMARY STATEMENT

The position is responsible for performing various purifications of target compounds using various methods, including, but not limited to preparative high performance liquid chromatography (prep HPLC), normal phase and reverse phase chromatography, and supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) from milligram to hundreds of gram scale.

    Required Qualifications

    • PhD in a Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or applicable field with 2-5 years of experience or Masters in Chemistry with 5+ years of experience
    • Experience in separations and/or purification in the pharmaceutical or separations science industry preferred
    • Experience with small-scale and large-scale preparative separations using HPLC, normal phase, and reverse phase systems
    • Experience with small-scale and large-scale preparative separations using SFC
    • The ability to perform method development, scaleup separations, data analysis and basic instrument troubleshooting/maintenance on complicated systems
    • Strong technical understanding of purification equipment from various vendors
    • Expertise in developing and optimizing separation processes to enable safe, rapid, and cost-effective isolation of key materials
    • In-depth knowledge of appropriate analytical techniques for separations technologies
    • Experience with a range of detection techniques including, but not limited to, UV, MS, and ELSD
    • Ability to define problems, collect relevant data, recognize patterns, and draw conclusions from disparate information streams
    • Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear and concise technical reports, presentations and supporting documentation
    • Ability to lead through influence with internal and external scientific teams and all levels of management
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced research environment
    • Expertise in the use of scientific databases and the chemical literature
    • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of tools

    Graduate Chemist

    Posted March 22, 2023

    City of Philadelphia
    Office of Human Resources
    1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
    Philadelphia, PA 19102

    SUMMARY STATEMENT

    Starting salary of $53,127! Did you recently graduate with a degree in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry, forensic chemistry, forensic toxicology, organic chemistry, or materials science? Or recently graduated with a degree with 34 credit hours in toxicology, chemistry, or biochemistry? No experience necessary!

    Come make a difference working for the City of Philadelphia as a chemist! Jobs available at the Department of Health and Water Department. The City offers work-life balance and a total rewards career. Apply today!

    This is beginning level chemistry work. Employees in this class perform assignments of limited scope and complexity which are intended to develop knowledge and skills required for analytical chemistry.

    Work is performed under the close supervision of a higher-level chemist.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    Minimum Training, Education & Experience
    The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.

    ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY:
    Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within nine months of the application deadline (by 12/31/2023) will be admitted to this examination. Candidates may not be hired until all requirements have been satisfied. Candidates must indicate their anticipated graduation date.

    1. EDUCATION: Completion of a bachelor’s degree program, at an accredited college or university, in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry, forensic chemistry, forensic toxicology, organic chemistry, or materials science.

    —OR—

    2. Completion of a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university with a minimum equivalent of 34 semester hours in toxicology, chemistry, or biochemistry.

    Physical & Medical Requirements
    Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

    Required Licenses & Certifications
    Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Graduate Chemist if required by work assignment.

    Technical CRO Proposal Writer

    Posted April 2023

    Department: Commercial
    FSLA Status:
    Exempt
    Site/Location: Delaware
    Reports To: Louise Tramonte

    SUMMARY STATEMENT

    Technical proposal writer will take customer provided information along with reasonable assumptions and estimate the cost and pricing for customers request for proposal.

    This position will then write the related bid proposals that will be issued to the customer through the sales team.

      Required Qualifications

      • Ph.D or Masters in Organic Chemistry is required
      • 5 years of experience in chemistry lab work, running reactions and working with materials
      • Thorough working knowledge with Scifinder and Chemdraw
      • Applied analytical skills and strong organizational abilities
      • Strong editing skills, both of others’ text and your own
      • Dedication to quality and reliability in all work tasks
      • Ability to manage relationships with internal customers
      • Must be able to work under deadline pressure while maintaining accuracy, quality, and detail
      • Knowledge of CRO/pharmaceutical industry or science background
      • Ability to coordinate multiple projects
      • Experience using computerized information systems and standard application software (i.e., Windows, MS Office)
      • Proficiency in a word processing environment
      • High level of proficiency and comfort with Word
      • Experience with PowerPoint, Sharepoint and MS Team

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