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Friday, June 26, 2009

Air Products: IT Specialist

Req No. 3432BR
Job Title CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - IT SPECIALIST
Employment Status CDP
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Global IT
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of over $10 billion, operations in more than 40 countries, and 21,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (CDP)

Overview:

The Career Development Program (CDP) is designed for entry-level IT specialists (0-2 years of experience) joining Air Products. The purpose of the program is to allow entry-level IT specialists to gain experience in various areas of the company. While on the program, participants are able to develop their technical and professional skills as well as get a better understanding of their areas of interest and strengths.

The program consists of three rotations that include different assignments with durations of approximately 12 months. Typical assignments for IT specialists on the program may include business process, application solutions, infrastructure, data, and regional execution services.

Our Global Information Technology group is dedicated to serving our worldwide businesses and processes, and plays a key role in achieving strategic objectives. Air Products is the world's only combined gases and chemicals company, with annual revenues of $10 billion and operations in more than 40 countries.

Appropriate Degree Programs (Bachelor or Advanced): Individuals with degrees in any of the following areas will be considered: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, and Information Technology.

Air Products looks for candidates with strong academic performance. Other important factors include relevant work experience (co-ops or internships) and involvement in campus activities.

Candidates for this position must be authorized to work indefinitely in the United States.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic


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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Air Products: PHD Career Development Program for Engineers

Req No. 3398BR
Job Title PHD CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Employment Status CDP
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Technology (all except Elect/High Temp/Advanced)
Job Description and Qualifications RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PH.D. ENGINEERS

Air Products offers challenging opportunities in a vast variety of research and development activities commensurate with the wide range of customers with whom we’ve established lasting relationships. These areas cover a broad spectrum of research activities, ranging from long-range fundamental and exploratory research to the development of highly innovative, top priority processes and products. The range of industries served includes: chemical processing, metallurgical, electronics, glass, food and medical among many others. Both theoretical and experimental approaches are used in the development of new products, process technology and applications. Experimental investigations are carried out on the lab bench, pilot plant, and full commercial scale operations at both Air Products and customer sites.

We are currently seeking Ph.D. Engineers in the following disciplines:

** Chemical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on traditional, fundamental engineering skills (a mix of experimental and theoretical focus preferable). Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to:
- Reactor and combustion engineering
- Advanced separation technology
- Transport processes
- Modeling, including dynamic simulation
- Energy related research

About the Career Development Program:

A program that Air Products offers to the graduate is the Career Development Program. This is a rotational program that gives the option of taking several responsible positions in areas where you may have career interests. Technical and commercial assignments may be available at various locations throughout the United States, although Ph.D. assignments are generally located at Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The Ph.D. Career Development Program includes 3 one-year rotational assignments.

The Ph.D. Career Development Program is available to those pursuing advanced degrees (Ph.D.) in selected programs and graduating at any time. Post-Doctoral candidates are also welcome.

We grant interviews to individuals who are presently authorized to work full time in the United States indefinitely. This includes: U.S. citizens or nationals; legal permanent residents; conditional residents (foreign national sponsored by US citizen spouse for permanent resident status and married for less than 2 years); asylees; refugees; temporary residents (as authorized under IRCA's amnesty procedures). Individuals who are eligible only for temporary employment authorization in the U.S. (all non-immigrant aliens, including F-1 and J-1 students) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

In addition to applying/interviewing on campus, you must also apply on the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on the button 'Visit our Career Center.' Please apply specifically to Req #3398BR.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for on-site interviews will be contacted.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of over $10 billion, operations in more than 40 countries, and 21,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

Air Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) where Diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic


For more information on the Lehigh Valley Jewish community, please email Rabbi Mordechai Torczyner at torczyner@gmail.com.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Lehigh Valley Hospital - Family Physician, Emergency Medicine

Family Physician, Hamburg Pennsylvania
Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, progressive health system seeks a family physician for a network-owned family medicine practice. Hamburg Family Practice Center is a well-established, 5-physician outpatient based practice in a modern and spacious office. Work a four-day week (including a three-day weekend), receive a great salary with outstanding benefits and join a busy and growing practice. Call is 1:6. Hamburg is a lovely community in Berks County with charming neighborhoods, abundant outdoor activities and quaint shops located 30 minutes west of Allentown, PA.

Contact Information: Interested physicians should send a CV to Tammy.Jamison@LVH.com, or call (610) 969-0212.

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Division of Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine
JOIN ONE OF FORTUNE MAGAZINE’S BEST PLACES TO WORK IN THE U.S.! Lehigh Valley Hospital’s Emergency Medicine Department—now managing 5 sites in Pennsylvania—has grown. Our 50+ salaried Emergency Medicine physicians and 15 PAs and NPs enjoy a collegial atmosphere and evaluate over 199,000 patients annually. Candidates must be clinically excellent, patient focused, BC/BE and EM Residency trained. We have a paperless ED, the largest Level I Trauma program in PA with Primary Angioplasty and Stroke Alert and MI Alert Program, an 18-bed Burn Center and an Emergency Medicine Residency along with 13 additional accredited programs. LVH is listed in U.S. News & World Report for the 13th consecutive year as one of our nation’s best hospitals. Our organization is physician-led, financially strong, and the winner of many quality awards including MAGNET status in nursing. We offer a competitive salary, wonderful work environment with excellent physician and mid-level coverage, and robust benefits including family healthcare with no employee contribution, 3 forms of retirement, medical liability coverage, 6 weeks of PTO plus 1 week of CME with $3,200 annually plus ACEP/ACOEP boards paid, + more. Opportunity for teaching, research, and career advancement. Our ED locations are in the Lehigh Valley and in Hazleton, PA. Both locations are within 1-1/2 hrs. to NYC and 1-2 hours to Philadelphia. Our members find a healthy lifestyle and moderate to low cost of living, excellent suburban public schools, and pleasant neighborhoods. Live within minutes of your workplace!

Contact Information: To learn more, e-mail CV to Richard MacKenzie, Chair of Emergency Medicine, LVH at Debra.D’Angelo@LVH.com. Phone (610) 969-0216.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

St. Luke's Hospital - Dental Surgical Assistant, Clinical Coordinator

To apply for any of these positions, please click here.

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Job Title: Dental Surgical Assistant
Req: 7198
Location: Allentown
Entity 30 -Physician Group
Department: 6395HM-Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Full/Part Time Full Time
Shift Schedule Mon-Fri

Job Description: Oral Surgery assistant needed Full-time, days Monday-Friday. Candidate must be able to multi-task efficently.

Job Qualifications: 1+ years of dental experience a plus, but not required. CPR and X-ray certification, a plus.



Job Title: Clinical Cordinator-S2- flex day/evenings
Req: 6893
Location: Allentown
Entity 11 –Allentown
Department: 6053AO-South 2 - Medical/Surgical
Full/Part Time Full Time
Shift Schedule Flexible day/evenings

Job Description: The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for maintaining clinical practice standards, utilizing and promoting evidence based practice and guiding the interdisciplinary team. Acts as a staff resource and liaison to facilitate staff development. Works collaboratively with Patient Care Manger, supervisor and Patient Access Center to maintain standards of professional nursing practice. Assumes a patient assignment, as necessary, to support the staff and patient care.

Job Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program. Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of PA. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required upon hire, or currently enrolled in such program with a graduation date.
At least two years experience in medical surgical telemetry.
This is a full time position, must be able to work flexible hours on all shifts to meet position requirements.




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Sunday, June 7, 2009

Air Products: Tax Analyst

Req No. 3367BR
Job Title TAX ANALYST
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Finance/Controllership
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a TAX ANALYST at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Principal Accountabilities:
-- Member of the team responsible for the international aspects of the Company’s federal tax return, including preparation and timely filing of Forms 5471 and other related forms;
-- Maintenance of an up-to-date knowledge of US federal tax law applicable in the international arena;
-- Development of expertise in relation to the Company’s federal income tax preparation software and the Company’s systems generally with a view to enhancing the efficiency of the international tax compliance process;
-- Responsible for US withholding tax obligations;
-- Opportunity to work with senior tax planners on development, analysis and implementation of international tax planning; and to develop expertise in and responsibility for key portions of the Company’s foreign tax credit calculations.

Qualifications:
-- Good analytical, financial accounting, interpersonal, communication and computer skills;
-- Sound US tax knowledge base, with experience in federal corporate tax return preparation;
-- Experience in the preparation of Forms 5471 and other international tax forms a plus.

Education:
-- An undergraduate degree in accounting or a Master of Taxation degree is required.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of over $10 billion, operations in more than 40 countries, and 21,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on the link - Visit our Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #3367BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided None


For more information on the Lehigh Valley Jewish community, please email Rabbi Mordechai Torczyner at torczyner@gmail.com.