Florida Agricultural Science and Technology (FAST) Fellowship Program

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is the largest state agricultural agency in the United States. Our FAST Fellowship Program is an exciting opportunity for recent college graduates in the science field to gain top-notch experience in the laboratory. This is a paid, two-year program in our state-of-the art laboratory located in Tallahassee, Florida. The program has variety of opportunities for graduates at all levels (Bachelors, Masters and PhD) to gain hands-on experience on cutting edge equipment while allowing time for scientific research. 

Learn more and apply by May 15 at http://www.freshfromflorida.com/Divisions-Offices/Food-Safety/FAST-Fellowship-Program

Raw Material Inventory Assistant position available

Florida based agriculture fertilizer blender/retailer is seeking an entry level position based in the Orlando area. We are seeking a Raw material inventory assistant, the job duties will include the following:

 

1. Ordering raw materials as needed for plant production with the direction of the General Manager and Plant Manager.
2. Find the most efficient and cost effective means for freighting the materials into the location.
3. Gain an understanding of the Agris accounting software to set up purchase orders to obtain the raw materials (training will be provided)
4. Use the accounting software tools to provide forecasts for raw material usage for production needs.
5. Set up a system to track incoming materials. (training will be provided)
6. Enter the Raw materials into the accounting software as it arrives into the production facility.
7. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal relation skills, being able to work with all levels of management and hourly partners. • Should be good with mathematics, able to analyze formulas, and gain an understanding of raw material analyses.
8. Must be self-motivated to perform simultaneous tasks without close, continuous supervision.
9. Must be able to meet critical deadlines, prioritize, and practice excellent time management skills.
10. Highly motivated, self starter, able to prioritize projects, accept responsibility and follow through without close supervision.
11. Must be conscientious and good with details.
12. Must be able to pass a background check, along with drug and alcohol tests.
13. Must deal well with high pressure and tight lead times
14. Confidentiality is a must.
15. Must have dependable transportation.

 

As stated, we are a large fertilizer blender that has been in business since 1943. We pride ourselves on customer service, and quality products. This is a fairly fast paced environment. The person we are seeking will gain a complete understanding of how the Fertilizer and Chemical business works in Florida.

 

To apply: please send resume along with references to: Scott Maxwell smaxwell@diamond-r.com and Mike Hudson Mhudson@diamond-r.com.  

 

 

Minority Access Summer 2014 Paid Internships Available!

Minority Access is seeking qualified candidates - undergraduate and graduate students - immediately to fill paid intern positions for Summer 2014. The internships are 10 weeks, beginning the first week of June.

All interested students must also submit the following documents and these documents can be uploaded at the time the resume is uploaded: updated resume, unofficial transcript, 1 reference letter and a 250 word essay, "why you should be selected as an intern". Resumes are limited to1page for undergraduate and 3 pages for graduate/professional students. All reference letters must be written on official company letterhead and signed.

All interested students may apply online at www.minorityaccess.org. Only completed applications will be considered. If you need to email any documents to complete the internship process, please email them to: interns@minorityaccess.org.

If you have already applied for an internship position, you do not need to apply again. We look forward to receiving your completed internship application and supporting documents. If you have additional questions and/or concerns, please contact the internship department via email: interns@minorityaccess.org or telephone 301-779-7100.

Chromatin Position - Ag Research Interns

Chromatin Inc. Sorghum Breeding Program is seeking Agriculture Research Technicians for breeding, research and development for full-time work summer 2014 .

 

Description

• Involves planting, maintenance, cross-pollinating, self-pollinating of sorghum plants in breeding nurseries
• Preparation of seed samples
• Note taking for plant traits
• Harvesting and threshing of bagged plants
• Supervision of employees during peak periods
• Prior agriculture experience is NOT a requirement   

Qualifications

• Highly motivated with ability to work independently
• Diligent and particular even with repetitive routine jobs
• Clean driving record-minimum of 2 years driving experience
• Detail oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize daily tasks
• Ability to work in hot dusty field conditions for prolonged periods of time
• Able to multi-task and work under very strict deadlines
• Availability to work 40+ hours and Saturdays during peak season
• No Summer School

 

Contact:

David Campbell
dcampbell@chromatininc.com
352-262-5545

Engineering Day 2014 Board Positions

E-Day is a workshop/networking event in the fall held the day before the technical day of Career Showcase where engineers can mingle in a smaller setting with the very same recruiters that will be collecting résumés in the O-Dome. Last year’s event had nearly 300 students in attendance, and they need your help to make this event even better this year.

Fill out the application at the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1r68AVj5nNiYwraLxIZYUokkwEbRc1qj9gjByvtOeB-Y/viewform

Any year and any Engineering major can apply. Deadline is Sunday April 20.
Feel free to send any questions to uf.engineeringday@gmail.com

Request for Applications for the GRO Undergraduate Fellowships program-Close Date: 05/27/2014

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the posting of the Request for Applications for the GRO Undergraduate Fellowships program. It is offering undergraduate fellowships for bachelor level students in environmentally-related fields of study, with the goal of providing support for their junior and senior years of study, and an internship at an EPA facility during the summer of their junior year. College sophomores should apply now in order to be eligible to receive financial support for their junior and senior years. Subject to the availability of funding and other applicable considerations, EPA plans to award approximately 34 new fellowships in the summer of 2014. The fellowship provides up to $20,700 per academic year of support and $8,600 of support for a three-month summer internship.

The GRO Fellowships program is in line with the EPA Sustainable and Healthy Communities (SHC) Research Program. EPA’s SHC Research Program provides useful science and tools for decision makers at all levels to help communities advance sustainability as well as achieve regulatory compliance. SHC is collaborating with partners to conduct research that will result in science-based knowledge to guide decisions that will better sustain a healthy society and environment in America's communities. The research is intended for decision-makers at the federal, regional, state, and community levels.

Applicable Category(s): Grant/Fellowship Announcements

Internship Program at the Space Life Sciences Laboratory

The NASA Florida Space Grant Consortium (FSGC) and Space Florida (SF) are partnering in an Internship Program at the Space Life Sciences Laboratory (SLSL), Exploration Park adjacent to KSC, during summer 2014. The 2014 program will comprise 5 SLSL internships of 10 weeks duration. The 2014 internship program will commence on June 2, and conclude on August 8, 2014. This will be a paid internship of $5,000 for the 10-week program. Applications from students are due by May 2, 2014

For details on the program and the application procedure, please go to:

http://floridaspacegrant.org/programs/space-aeronautics-internships-at-exploration-park/

Please contact Dr. Ryan Kobrick rkobrick@spaceflorida.gov
or Dr. Jaydeep Mukherjee jaydeep.mukherjee@ucf.edu if you have any questions.

Volunteers needed for WindAid in Peru

Are you interested in volunteering abroad? Do you want to go to Peru to construct Wind Turbines?
Then you have to join WindAid!

 WindAid is a social entrepreneurship project that provides wind turbines to communities in Peru who are in need of electricity and light.

Change your world and experience volunteer-work abroad on sustainable and environmental projects while making an immediate impact on the lives of Peruvian communities.

Volunteers who join the WindAid program get to build and install a wind turbine in just four weeks. It is due to the hard work and dedication of the volunteers during the WindAid program that the construction of the wind turbine and its installation can be completed and presented to the recipient community for free.

There are NO PREREQUISITE SKILLS REQUIRED!
No knowledge of wind turbines, engineering or even Spanish is required. Volunteers will guide every step of the way (in English or Spanish) to ensure an educating and rewarding experience.

Check the webpage to find more about this project: http://www.windaid.org/
For specific questions email: geronimo.etchechury@gmail.com

Statewide Job Fair May 8th at UCF

The Florida Career Consortium partners together annually to host the Statewide Job Fair. This year’s event will be held May 8th at UCF and is open to UF students and alumni. This is another great opportunity to meet with employers. There are currently close to a 100 companies registered and the list can be viewed here: https://ucf-csm.symplicity.com/events/students.php?mode=list&cf=2014Statewide

Professional Dress is required.

2014 HENAAC Scholarship Deadline 4/30/14

Undergraduate students and graduate students, who intend or are currently pursuing a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) degree at an accredited college/university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, are encouraged to apply for the scholarship. Students must have an overall minimum 3.0 GPA and must be of Hispanic descent or demonstrate extensive leadership and service within the Hispanic community. Scholarship awards range from $500 - $10,000.

Scholarship recipients will also be awarded travel and lodging to attend the 2014 HENAAC Conference, from October 2 – 4, 2014, in New Orleans, where they will be recognized and awarded their scholarship.

http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/college/scholarship-application-information

Packaging Engineer job opportunity - klockner pentaplast

Summary: The primary purpose of this job function is to help the company improve its products in the short and long term by ensuring that packaging, storage and maintenance procedures are adequate and functional. In addition they research industry practices and recommend new and innovative logistic packaging procedures, depending on the product and the business needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Designs product packaging to ensure product integrity and appeal under varying shipping and display conditions.
• Tests, analyzes, and selects materials for packaging based on durability and cost effectiveness
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
• May set up and operate a packaging machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
• May make minor repairs to packaging equipment as needed.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to select, position and secure machinery.
• Adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to sepcifications, and in a timely fashion.

Qualifications: Experience, Competencies and Education

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering or equivalent from a four-year college; or two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image 
• High level functional knowledge of ERP Materials and Warehouse Management modules 
• High level functional knowledge of integrated and interfaced ERP and MES applications 
• Must have excellent Leadership Skills, Team Player, Analytical Skills, Ability to Teach/Train Others 
• Learning Ability 
• Background in SAP is preferred. Requires high level of competency with Microsoft office products 

Interested students can send resumes to Jen Purcell at j.purcell@kpfilms.com.