Syngenta Summer Internship Application

Syngenta Crop Protection is recruiting interns for Summer 2013. The internship description is available at www.cals.ufl.edu/documents/2013SyngentaCropProtectionFloridaInternship.pdf.

Career Opportunities - Packaging

CONTROLS ENGINEER/PLC PROGRAMMER  - Taunton, Mass

This position involves programming & configuration of Allen-Bradley PLC-5, SLC, Control Logix, Compact Logix and Micro Logix.  Many of the programs will need to be uploaded and tested on customer sites. As well as supporting the technical service people.

 With more than 500 equipment installations in North America, travel is anticipated to be 60-70%.   As we are dealing with the food chain it is imperative that our equipment be up and running quickly.  This applicant must be a self-starter and comfortable working with people in trouble-shooting and problem solving situations.  Thinking on your feet and exceptional communication skills are a must.   Must be team oriented and possess a strong commitment to quality.

-Prefer a minimum of 2 years experience in field service or equipment maintenance in a related industry.

- Experience working with packaging equipment, specifically those listed above. 

- Must be capable of Allen Bradley, Compact Logix, Ethernet, Devicenet, PLC programming and trouble-shooting.

- Must be able to read mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics. 

- Electrical and mechanical knowledge required. Some lifting required.

- Prefer technical schooling in electricity, electronics or equipment maintenance of at least two years.

- This position requires 60-70% of travel.

- This position is NOT intended for HVAC professionals or appliance repair techs. 

 

OTHER CAREER OPPORTUNITIES at HARPAK-ULMA.COM   

-          FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIANS, Taunton, MA; Los Angeles, CA; Chicago, IL; Wisconsin; Canada

-          REGIONAL SALES MANAGER, South West Region

-          TECHNICAL SERVICE SUPPORT MANAGER, Taunton, MA

Sales Position Available

Griffin Fertilizer Company, a Division of Ben Hill Griffin Inc., is seeking a sales representative in the Central Florida area. They are specifically looking for a candidate with some knowledge of the fertilizer industry.

The successful candidate must be an energetic self-starter that is willing to develop the skills necessary to assist customers with sound agronomic programming, scouting for pests & diseases, duties to include providing and pulling soil & tissue samples and calibrating equipment. Please send resume to: hr@bhgriffin.com EOE

John Deere Looking for Engineers at Career Fair October 3rd

Attention engineering students....One of our alumni who works at John Deere has alerted us that a group of engineers from Deere will be attending the UF career fair on October 3^rd.  If  you are potentially interested in either co-ops or full time positions with Deere they would like to speak with you. Be sure to look for them in the O'Connell Center during the UF Career Fair and identify yourselves as ABE students.

ABE Department Scholarship Apps Due!

Several scholarships are available to undergraduate students in the ABE department (all majors). Application deadline for Spring 2013 is October 15, 2012.Your application stays current for 2 semesters, so if you applied for a Fall 2012 scholarship but did not receive an award, your application will continue for Spring 2013 and you do not have to resubmit it. Turn applications in to me in room 116.

The undergraduate scholarship application can be found on the ABE website, in the‘forms’ page. Link to forms is on the left navigation menu of the ABE home page.

Each of our scholarship applications is good for a year and has a line above your signature line that asks you to indicate the one year period you are applying for (Fall/Spring or Spring/Fall) so only apply during the appropriate 1 year period you want to be considered for.

 So please DO NOT submit a new application if you submitted one in March!

Harvard: 2013 Summer program for underrepresented students in biology

Center for Causal Consequences of Variation (CCV)

2013 CCV Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program
Harvard Medical School

The Church Lab (Department of Genetics) at Harvard Medical School is offering paid, 10-­‐week 
summer undergraduate research internships for underrepresented students interested in research
careers in genome sciences. Research Interns will participate in a variety of projects with the
Center for Causal Consequences Variation (CCV), a Center for Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS),
focused on the development  of  cutting  edge  methods  for  genomics  that  hold  promise  for 
significantly  advancing biological and medical research. CCV is funded by the National Human
Genome Research Institute of the National Institutes of Health, and funding for these internships
is through the  Diversity  Action  Plan (formerly Minority Action Plan) of the CCV.

 The summer program provides unique opportunities to gain research experience in the following areas
of genome science research:  
•        Molecular Biology
•        Computational Biology
•        Genetics and Development
•        Cellular Biology
•        Bioinformatics
•        Biotechnology 
•        Biophysics
•        High Throughput Sequencing
•        and other areas of bioengineering and the biological sciences

By participating in CCV summer internships, students will gain a broader knowledge of genomics and
the biological  sciences,  and  experience  outstanding  scientific  research.  Research  Interns  will
 have  the opportunity to:  
•        Work closely with scientists, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students
•        Work on a supervised independent project with a mentor
•        Attend lab meetings, analyze, and discuss recent literature related to their research
•        Attend seminars given by scientists and researchers from Harvard, MIT,  the Broad Institute, and other research institutions
•        Present research to other students, scientists, and mentors
•        Participate in academic, social, and professional development programs

Duration: 10-­‐week internships will begin in mid-­‐June 2013 (exact date TBD). All interns are
expected to devote 40 hours per week.

Housing: Undergraduate interns who are not residents of the metropolitan Boston area will receive
assistance in securing housing in the vicinity of the Medical School.

Stipend: $4,000

Eligibility: Undergraduate applicants must be enrolled in a four-­‐year degree granting college or
university.

Students who have an academic record of marked distinction and who have an interest in research
careers in the biological and genomic sciences are encouraged to apply.   Students who have
finished their sophomore or junior years, and seniors who have not yet earned the bachelor’s degree are
eligible for the summer program.  Please note that students must be either U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents (green card holder) from an underrepresented minority group. (Click  here for NIH guidelines on which minority groups are considered underrepresented in the biological and biomedical sciences.)

Application Requirements: Application form (PDF, MS Word), official college transcript, research
statement, and two letters of recommendation from professors or other college/university
instructors of related science courses in which the applicant has been enrolled. Application
information can be located on this website:

http://ccv.med.harvard.edu/diversity_summer_internships.htm

Deadline: For full consideration, applicants should submit their complete applications, including
letters of reference, by Friday, March 15, 2013. All application materials after this date will be
reviewed on a rolling basis.

Contact: Please email your application and supporting documents to Alex Hernandez-­‐Siegel
(ahs@genetics.med.harvard.edu) of the Church Lab at Harvard Medical School. Any items that must be
sent by regular mail can also be forwarded to the following address:

Alexander B. Hernandez-­‐Siegel
Manager of Student and Diversity Programs for Genomics Training
Harvard Medical School
New Research Building, Room 238, George Church Lab
77 Avenue Louis Pasteur
Boston, MA 02115

Go GREEN Costa Rica Renewable Energy/Sustainability Program

The GREEN Program enhances your understanding of the Renewable Energy and Sustainability industries by taking you outside of the classroom and into the field. By gaining exclusive access to different Renewable Energy facilities in Costa Rica, you will receive the hands-on experience you need to accelerate your career. The GREEN Program provides a perfect balance of interactive online modules, engaging group discussions, and exclusive facility visits to inform, engage, and inspire students of all majors.

The GREEN Program is a 12-day experience which combines education, adventure, and cultural immersion that creates a lasting impact and helps you accelerate your career.

GREEN's post program benefits allow like-minded students to stay connected through the GREEN Alumni Network. The Network provides Alumni access to internship and job opportunities, as well as industry events. 

To gain a better understanding of The GREEN Program visit our website at www.theGREENprogram.com, view our program video, and download our Program Package.

Due to high demand, spots on each program are limited to 20 students. Submit your application for the program dates below.

Program Dates:

12-Day WINTER BREAK Programs - $2950

December 12th - December 23rd 

December 27th - January 7th (Program Full)

January 3rd - January 14th (Program Full)

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9-Day SPRING BREAK Programs - $2450

March 2nd - March 10th

March 9th - March 17th

March 16th - March 24th

March 23rd - March 31st

*****2013 SUMMER Programs Opening Soon*****

We look forward to traveling with you!