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Southwest Retort SOUTHWEST RETORT SIXTY-NINTH YEAR OCTOBER 2016 Published for the advancement of Chemists, Chemical Engineers and Chemistry in this area published by The Dallas-Fort Worth Section, with the cooperation of five other local sections of the American Chemical Society in the Southwest Region. Vol. 69(2) OCTOBER 2016 Editorial and Business Offices: Contact the Editor for subscription and advertisement information. Editor: Connie Hendrickson: [email protected] Copy Editor: Mike Vance, [email protected] Business Manager: Danny Dunn: [email protected] The Southwest Retort is published monthly, September through May, by the Dallas-Ft. Worth Section of the American Chemical Society, Inc., for the ACS Sections of the Southwest Region. October 2016 Southwest RETORT 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Employment Clearing House………….......3 Fifty Years Ago……………………….….....6 ARTICLES and COLUMNS Schulz Award Winner Gale Hunt………….7 And Another Thing……………………….11 Around the Area………………………….14 Letter from the Editor….…..……….........17 SPECIAL EVENTS National Chemistry Week…………………9 NEWS SHORTS Former pesticide ingredient found in dolphins, birds and fish……………………8 Coffee-infused foam removes lead from contaminated water………………………10 Snake venom composition could be related to hormones and diet……………………..13 Detecting blood alcohol content with an electronic skin patch………………...……16 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Huffman Laboratories……………....……..4 Contact the DFW Section Vance Editing…..…………….…….……….4 General: [email protected] UT Arlington………………………………..4 Education: [email protected] ANA-LAB……………………...….…...……5 Elections: [email protected] Facebook: DFWACS Twitter: acsdfw October 2016 Southwest RETORT 2 EMPLOYMENT CLEARING HOUSE Job applicants should send name, email, and phone, along with type of position and geographical area desired; employers may contact job applicants directly. If you have an opening, send your list- ing, including contact info for your company, to [email protected]. Deadlines are the 7th of each month. POSITIONS AVAILABLE provide information required for analytical methods, con- tribute information for GMP related documentation such as Quality Manager, GMP Manufacturing investigations, batch records and reports and translate con- Location: Tianjin, China. tract requirements for JenKem Technology departments. JenKem Technology Co. Ltd. has a current opening for a Advanced degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Quality Manager position for GMP manufacturing of poly- or a scientific related field of study. Knowledge of organic, ethylene glycol polymers in Tianjin, China. The ideal can- polymer and analytical chemistry. didate must have: Previous working knowledge of cGMP manufacturing Excellent communication skills in English and Manda- in the US or Europe, preferably polymer-related or pharma- rin (Chinese) ceutical manufacturing. Working knowledge of US GMP ICH Q7A Quality Outstanding demonstrated interpersonal skills in Eng- Management systems, preferably acquired in the pharma- lish and Mandarin (Chinese) a must (both written and oral) ceutical industry Proven aptitude for project management tools. Profi- Proven leadership skills in a quality management posi- ciency using project management tools to oversee all ele- tion ments of project lifecycle including scheduling/planning, Advanced degree in Analytical Chemistry or related meeting coordination, tracking of costs and deliverables, field. reporting to stakeholders, and risk mitigation. Project Man- Interested candidates should submit a cover letter including agement Certification a plus. salary expectations; and an updated resume at email: Computer and software skills including MS Office Suite [email protected]. programs, Internet, email systems required. Proven multi-tasking skills able to handle multiple pro- Project Manager, GMP Manufacturing jects simultaneously within a GMP environment; ability to Location: Beijing or Tianjin motivate teams, work within aggressive timelines collabora- General Manager, GMP Manufacturing Plant tively with cross-functional departments Location: Tianjin Demonstrated ability to work as a strong contributor in Central point of contact internally and for customers. a team environment on complex projects. Maintains positive relationships with customers. Required skills include strong communication, leader- Daily responsibilities including leading customer confer- ship, decision-making, organizational and analytical skills. ence calls, providing project updates, coordination of infor- A candidate must be able to maintain customer focus, han- mation flow, coordination of resources, resolution of issues dle difficult discussions, build consensus, work inde- between customer and JenKem Technology, writing project pendently and prioritize multiple tasks and adjust quickly, reports, and tracking project deliverables, scope, costs and as needed. The ideal candidate must be willing to pursue schedules. tasks that may be required for projects but are not clearly defined within this job description. Provide leadership to facilitate problem solving and de- Detail-oriented, dependable, motivated, ability to work cision making. Recommend solutions for addressing project with minimal supervision. related problems. Maintain direct involvement with other departments within JenKem Technology to help develop specifications, [email protected]. October 2016 Southwest RETORT 3 SERVICES and ANNOUNCEMENTS EDITING University of Texas at Arlington AND The Department of Chemistry and PROOF- Biochemistry READING JOBPOST0011697 SERVICES The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Texas at Arlington seeks applicants for a full-time, non- Need someone to proof or edit tenure-track lecturer. The successful candidate your next paper, grant, or will hold a Ph.D. in Biochemistry or closely presentation? Let an experi- related discipline and teach undergraduate courses related to Biochemistry and General enced proofreader and PhD Chemistry. chemist do it for you! I have a To apply go to http://www.uta.edu/uta/faculty- strong grasp of English gram- opportunities/index.php. Applicants must mar and scientific writing and submit a complete CV, a one page statement of teaching philosophy and arrange for 3 letters of can condense text without los- recommendation. ing the underlying meaning. Application review will begin immediately and Competitive rates! Contact continue until the position is filled. The Mike Vance: anticipated start date is January 2, 2017. UT Arlington is an Affirmative Action/Equal [email protected] Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 408-786-7451 The use of tobacco products is prohibited on UT Arlington properties. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. October 2016 Southwest RETORT 4 DOCUMENT TITLE October 2016 Southwest RETORT 5 FIFTY YEARS AGO IN THE SOUTHWEST RETORT Here is up-to-date information on the as State University. Dr. James E. John- ACS Southwest Regional Meeting to son, who is an organic chemist spe- be held Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 in Albuquer- cializing in heterocyclic chemistry. He que, NM, and hosted by the Central received B.S. and M.S. degrees from New Mexico ACS Section. There will the University of Minnesota and a be a program of 218 papers. Special Ph.D. from the University of Missouri. symposia have been organized on the Dr. Paul S. Poskozim, who is an in- topics of “New Approaches in Teach- organic chemist with interests in ing Undergraduate Chemistry,” “High Group IV A elements. He received his Temperature Chemistry,” B.S. degree from Loyola University of “Cryochemistry,” “Physical Chemistry Chicago and his Ph.D. from North- of Water Desalination,” and “Complex western. Fluorides and Molten Salts.” Glenn T. Seaborg, Chair of the AEC, will be In the ACS Panhandle Plains Section, the speaker at the banquet to be held Mrs. Elaine Ledbetter of Pampa on Thursday evening. A Friday plena- High School was the winner of the ry lecture will be given by Dr. William James Bryant Conant Award for our R. Fisher, psychiatrist at Albuquer- district, which includes Texas, Iowa, que’s Langner Clinic, on the topic Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkan- “Some Reflections on the Creativity sas, and Louisiana. She gave a talk at Process.” There will also be a one-day the local section meeting on “The New ACS short course Oct. 29 on the topic Look in High School Science.” “Modern Theory of Acids and Bases” given by Dr. Ralph G. Pearson of Professor Frederick Duke of Purdue Northwestern University. University was the speaker for the Oct. 10 meeting of the University of Arkan- The October ACS tour speakers are Dr. sas ACS Section. His topic was “The Edward A. Meyers of Texas A&M Flavin Enzymes.” University and Dr. Paul K. Kuroda of the University of Arkansas. Their top- Dr. Joseph A. Polack has been ap- ics are, respectively, “Crystal Structure pointed Director of the Esso Baton of Certain Complex Compounds” and Rouge Research Laboratories. He re- “Origin and Age of the Chemical Ele- places Dr. L. E. Swabb, who has been ments.” appointed Manager, New Areas Planning New faculty members at Sam Houston and Coordination, State University are as follows: with Esso in Linden, Maurice Dyke, who is completing a NJ. Ph.D. at Rice in physical organic chemistry. He previously received Compiled by E. B.S. and M.S. degrees from North Tex- Thomas Strom October 2016 Southwest RETORT 6 2016 Schulz Award Winner Gale Hunt of Hebron High School On Tuesday, Octo- grant from Best Buy for her
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