Log In
Copyright © 2011 American Chemical Society
November 7, 2011 Cover
Volume 89, Issue 45
» Full Article
Volume 89, Issue 45
Jobs for chemists might be slightly easier to find in 2012; recruiters and entrepreneurs can help
November 7, 2011 Issue
Volume 89, Issue 45
November 7, 2011 Issue, Vol. 89 | Iss. 45
Jobs for chemists might be slightly easier to find in 2012; recruiters and entrepreneurs can help
(p.32)
Features
Business
Contract research firms that assume control of drug company R&D facilities look for ways to make them sustainable (pp. 14-17)
Science & Technology
Water electrolysis firm aims to help meet 2015 global target for first commercial fuel-cell cars (pp. 26-29)
Cover Story: It’s Still A Struggle
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)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)Z-Selective Metathesis for Macrocycles
Tungsten catalysts dictate stereochemistry of double bond
(p.11)Departments
Business
Taiwanese company is paying the price for numerous fires that have occurred at its main site
(p.18)
Contract research firms that assume control of drug company R&D facilities look for ways to make them sustainable
(pp. 14-17)Concentrates
(pp. 12-13)
(pp. 12-13)- Pace Of Mergers Slows In The Third Quarter
- Huntsman Divests Stereolithography Business
- Bayer Sells Resins Unit To Nuplex
- Polysilicon Comes To Inner Mongolia
- Wison, Oxea Plan Oxo Facilities For Nanjing
- DuPont Teijin Grows In China
- Innophos Acquires Nutrients Maker
- Rusnano Invests In Bind, Selecta
- GSK Settles With U.S. Government
- Biotie And Newron Drop Takeover Plan
- Evonik Is Getting Drug Polymer Line
- Repligen To Acquire A Novozymes Facility
- Sanofi Will Close New Jersey R&D Lab
- Business Roundup
Government & Policy
Public-private partnership teaches domestic and foreign scientists how to meet FDA import rules
(pp. 22-23)
Science & Technology
Water electrolysis firm aims to help meet 2015 global target for first commercial fuel-cell cars
(pp. 26-29)Career & Employment
Innovation, entrepreneurship can boost careers for chemists, ACS task force reports
(pp. 47-48)
Building relationships with headhunters can often open the door to enticing job prospects
(pp. 42-45)
Unstable economy serves as backdrop for huge range in chemical companies’ hiring behavior
(pp. 34-40)
Jobs for chemists might be slightly easier to find in 2012; recruiters and entrepreneurs can help
(p.32)