YCC Careers in Chemistry

Join the Younger Chemist’s Committee (ACS, Chicago section) for a full day of career development and networking opportunities with the local industry and academic peers through a one hour coffee chat / Q&A panel session, RSVP luncheon, and resume review / mock interview session!

Saturday, June 28th from 10 am – 3:00 pm at Northwestern University (Evanston campus)

10 am — Careers Coffee Chat / Q&A Panel 

Silverman Hall East (Room 1-510)

2170 Campus Drive

Evanston, IL 60208

Hear from young and seasoned professionals about their job hunting and interview experiences in various industries and positions in academia. Our panel features:  Baxter Distinguished Scientist Dr. Barrett E. Rabinow, Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Chicago State University College of Pharmacy Dr. Jozef Stec, AbbVie Senior Scientist Dr. Andrew Bocdan, Glenn Corporation Market Development Manager Ms. Gina Cosby, Paket Corporation VP Product Development Mr. Matt Zoeller, and FONA International PS&Q Analyst Mr. Craig Marlatt.  Bring your questions!

Sign up to have your resume reviewed or participate in a mock interview in our Afternoon Session at 1:00 pm (Spaces limited!)

Also, take this opportunity to also pick up informational materials of other representative local industries in the Chicagoland area.

11:30 pm — RVSP Young Professionals Luncheon

James L. Allen Center (UGS Dining Room)

2169 Campus Drive

Evanston, IL 60208

Enjoy a buffet lunch at the Allen Center, Northwestern’s hosting venue for business and visiting professionals. Sit at a table with our panelists and engage in social conversation over meal. ($5 per ticket / advance RSVP is required by June 25^th): 

Late registration is available on-site for $20    

1:00 pm — Resume Review / Mock Interview

Silverman Hall East (Room 1-510)

2170 Campus Drive

Evanston, IL 60208

Bring hard copy of your resume! Our ACS career advisors will help you polish your resume and prepare you for your first job interview!

Sign up during our morning session / luncheon to have your resume reviewed or participate in a mock interview with our career advisors! (Sign up sheet will be available at 9:30 AM, appointments first-come, first-serve. Spaces limited!)

“YCC Careers in Chemistry” is open to public and everybody is welcome. Please contact the co-chairs of the Younger Chemists Committee, Chicago section, Alyssa-Jennifer Avestro and Beau Wangtakuldee, at [email protected] for any questions. Please indicate which sessions you are interested in attending. See you there!

 Last-minutes Details:

Parking:

Parking is free on campus all day on weekends. The closest parking lot to Silverman Hall is shown on the map below.

Tentative Schedule:

Career Panel Q&A (9 – 11.30 AM):

Silverman Hall East (Room 1-510)

            2170 Campus Drive

            Evanston, IL 60208

9.30 – 10 AM          Check-in. Sign-up sheet for afternoon resume review and mock interview available at the Check-in table. Coffee and bagels will be provided.

10 – 11.30 AM        Career Panel.

•         Barrett E. Rabinow, PhD, Baxter Distinguished Scientist, Baxter Healthcare Corporation (representing biotech industry)
•         Gina Cosby, Glen Corporation, Society of Cosmetic Chemists (representing cosmetic industry)
•         Matt Zoeller, Paket Corporation, Society of Cosmetic Chemists (representing cosmetic industry) 
•         Andrew Bogdan, PhD, AbbVie (representing pharmaceutical industry)
•         Craig W. Marlatt, Fona International (representing food chemical industry)    
•          Jozef Stec, PhD, Chicago State University, (representing academia)

“Meet the Panel” Luncheon (11.30 AM – 1 PM):

            Allen Center (UGS Dining Room)

            2169 Campus Drive

            Evanston, IL 60208

Late registration on-site is $20.

Afternoon Session (1 – 3 PM):

1 – 3 PM       One-on-one resume review/ mock-interview from ACS career advisors. First come, first served. Bring a hard copy of your resume. 

 If you have any specific questions prior to the event, please feel free to contact Alyssa or myself at [email protected]. 

Tickets

$0.00 Registration - member (please log in with your ACS memberID number)

$0.00 Nonmember - please register