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Glassblowers and Glass Lathe Operators Wanted

Well established Southwestern Michigan Company is seeking experienced glass lathe operators or blowers to work at our facility. Five years plus experience helpful. Lathe and bench working skills with Pyrex and Quartz. Basic to complex glass working skills. Compensation is based on abilities and experience. Medical and dental insurance available, paid vacations.
 
Applicants please send resume to ;
 
Alpha Resources, 
P.O. Box 199
Stevensville, MI 49127
 E-mail: hr@alpharesources.com

 

5/27/09

 

Experienced Scientific Glassblower Wanted

Farlow’s Scientific Glassblowing, Inc. (FSG) the leading glass medical device supplier in the world is seeking a self starting experienced scientific glassblower. Must be able to read and build products from prints. FSG is a high production job shop with their own products and we all work as a team.
 
FSG is located in Grass Valley, Ca, about 75 minutes from Sacramento towards Lake Tahoe, Ca. You can ski half day in the morning and golf in the afternoon. We call Grass Valley, “Gods country”.
 

SG offers full benefits along with a 401k plan. Salary is based on ability and experience.

 
Qualifying glassblowers please email or fax your resume to;
 
 E-mail: sales@farlowsci.com and Cc gtf@farlowsci.com
Fax: (530) 477-9241

 

2/17/09

 

Position: Glassblower Trainee/ R&D Technical Officer

Duties
 
The successful candidate will have two distinct responsibilities within the Analytical Chemistry Branch.
 
One-half of the duties for this position will involve apprenticing under the CRL Scientific Glassblower. The apprenticeship will include developing skills to:
 
Produce and maintain Isotope Production glassware for MPF and DIF.
   
Provide glassblowing services to the NRU Control Lab.
   
Provide glassblowing services to a wide variety of scientific glassware problems for projects at CRL.
   
Duties will include but not be limited to manufacturing standard pieces of glassware such as alumina columns and reaction flask components as well as custom glassware used to sample reactor gases from NRU. This work will be performed under the supervision of the Scientific Glassblower.
 
The remaining 50 % of the duties will be to provide technical assistance to the Waste Processing Technology Section in various separation chemistry and waste processing areas. This may include:
 
Sample preparation and preservation involving waste solids, liquids and gases.
   
Perform quality-assured analysis of a variety of samples using various chemical instrumentation such as scintillation and fluorometry methods.
   
Participate in the development of advanced processes for CANDU effluents (e.g., spent resin and active liquid waste) involving radioactive and non-radiological contaminants.
   
Compilation of technical databases for various projects.
   
Developing, documenting and implementing QA/QC test procedures for activities normally carried out by the team members.
   
Assuming responsibilities for housekeeping and upkeep of laboratories.
   
Performing process development tests using bench-scale and pilot-scale equipment.
   
Ability to work parallel tasks as a member of the team.
 
Qualifications:
 
A science degree or diploma, preferably in analytical and/or inorganic chemistry, chemical engineering technology or a related field, from a recognized university or technical college, or an equivalent formal education with a minimum of two years pertinent technological experience.
 
Or
 
Secondary school honours graduation with a minimum of six years relevant experience or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training;
 
The successful candidate must have a strong working knowledge of chemistry and chemical principles. Candidates who have demonstrated a strong mechanical aptitude through practical experience developing and assembling chemical apparatuses and working with analytical instruments are preferred. Other desirable qualifications include:
 
Practical experience in the development of analytical methods and the application of standard QA/QC procedures.
   
Prior experience in separation-chemistry and waste-processing related R&D would be a definite asset.
   
Knowledge of common system operating platforms and data handling software and computers.
   
Must be computer literate including familiarity with MS Word, Excel, etc.
   
The ability to work on a variety of projects, multi-tasking and flexibility are required.
   
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
   
The ability to work well both in a team environment for meeting project timelines and independantly are essential.
 
The successful applicant must also meet enhanced security requirements and will be required to qualify as a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW). The ability to meet the requirements of Group 2 Radiation Protection Training is required.
 
AECL has an Employment Equity Program and encourages applications from women, Aboriginal Peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
 
Please visit our website at www.aecl.ca to apply.
 
7/01/10

 

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Glassblower with 33 years experience (last 15 years at University of Florida) looking for a university or college glassblowing position. Prefer northeast (Philadelphia area) but all of continental US viable. Please contact Joe at ;
Phone: (353)256-7084
E-mail: sportyjoe97@verizon.net

for resume and letters of recommendation.

 
2/12/09

 

SCIENTIFIC GLASSBLOWER NEEDED

CPI Denver (A division of CPI International) is currently seeking an experienced and talented glassblower to join our industry-leading team in beautiful Denver, CO.
We operate out of a 8,500 square foot facility well equipped to fabricate high tolerance glassware out of quartz and borosilicate. We specialize in ICP glassware, general laboratory ware, repairs, and custom fabrications for customers worldwide. Each glassblower is provided with his/her own 12’X12’ work area, equipped with a Litton Lathe. Lathe work is predominant, but bench work, cutting, grinding, lapping, and milling within tolerances as tight as .02mm is also required.
 
We are looking for a team player, with advanced glassblowing skills (preferably scientific), with the ability to quickly learn techniques that have made CPI the industry leader in quality. The ideal candidate will not only possess the said skill sets, but have a strict attention to detail, excel under pressure, and be extremely coachable. This is a rare opportunity to learn from the best in the business, advance your career, and be rewarded generously financially.
 
CPI offers excellent medical and dental benefits, 401K matching, unrivaled production incentives, and on-the-job training from the industry’s most advanced glassblowers. Compensation is based upon ability and experience.
 

Interested parties should contact send us a resume.

 
Fax: (303) 371-2767
E-mail: wendtj@cpiinternational.com
 
22/10/09
 

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