Copyright © 2011 American Chemical Society
 

November 7, 2011 Issue

Volume 89, Issue 45
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November 7, 2011 Issue, Vol. 89 | Iss. 45

It’s Still A Struggle

Jobs for chemists might be slightly easier to find in 2012; recruiters and entrepreneurs can help
By Sophie L. Rovner
(p.32)
Features
Business

Taking On Pharma’s Research Sites

Contract research firms that assume control of drug company R&D facilities look for ways to make them sustainable (pp. 14-17)
Science & Technology

Still Chasing The Hydrogen Economy

Water electrolysis firm aims to help meet 2015 global target for first commercial fuel-cell cars (pp. 26-29)
Back Issues
 

Cover Story: It’s Still A Struggle

Anemic Recovery Restrains Hiring
Unstable economy serves as backdrop for huge range in chemical companies’ hiring behavior
(pp. 34-40)
Recruiter Rapport
Building relationships with headhunters can often open the door to enticing job prospects
(pp. 42-45)
Jump-Starting Job Growth
Innovation, entrepreneurship can boost careers for chemists, ACS task force reports
(pp. 47-48)
 

News of the Week

Electrophilic Fluorinating Agent Offers Practical Access To Radiolabeled Compounds

Catch-and-release compound is made from fluoride rather than fluorine gas
(p.7)

Cyber-Attack Alert

Chemical companies have been under siege by a hacker in China, security software firm says.
(p.8)

DOE Loan Program Scrutinized

Clean Energy: Another energy firm files for bankruptcy as Administration announces 60-day audit
(p.8)

Better Dye Yields Better Solar Cell

Energy Research: Zinc and cobalt replace ruthenium and iodine, and set a record
(p.9)

Japanese Firms Weather Disasters

Finance: Despite catastrophes, profit drop in fiscal first half is modest
(p.9)

Catalysis Merger Leads to Mild Arylation

Combination of photocatalysis with palladium catalysis could be broadly applicable
(p.10)

Stopping Drug Shortages

Policy: Obama Administration takes steps to ensure availability of critical pharmaceuticals
(p.10)

Research Organizations Plan Genomics Centers In Connecticut, New York City

(p.11)

Z-Selective Metathesis for Macrocycles

Tungsten catalysts dictate stereochemistry of double bond
(p.11)
 

Departments

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Business

Formosa Fails To Learn

Taiwanese company is paying the price for numerous fires that have occurred at its main site
(p.18)

Taking On Pharma’s Research Sites

Contract research firms that assume control of drug company R&D facilities look for ways to make them sustainable
(pp. 14-17)
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Government & Policy

Big Response To Food Safety Lab

Public-private partnership teaches domestic and foreign scientists how to meet FDA import rules
(pp. 22-23)
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Science & Technology

Still Chasing The Hydrogen Economy

Water electrolysis firm aims to help meet 2015 global target for first commercial fuel-cell cars
(pp. 26-29)

Alan Alda

Actor discusses his new play on Marie Curie and communicating science
(p.30)

Career & Employment

Jump-Starting Job Growth

Innovation, entrepreneurship can boost careers for chemists, ACS task force reports
(pp. 47-48)

Recruiter Rapport

Building relationships with headhunters can often open the door to enticing job prospects
(pp. 42-45)

Anemic Recovery Restrains Hiring

Unstable economy serves as backdrop for huge range in chemical companies’ hiring behavior
(pp. 34-40)

It’s Still A Struggle

Jobs for chemists might be slightly easier to find in 2012; recruiters and entrepreneurs can help
(p.32)

Newscripts

Monstrous Artist of the Deep, Cyclopean Catch

(p.56)

Editor's Page

Employment Outlook: Clouded

(p.5)

Letters

Letters(p.4)