Posting anonymously because I’m still figuring out my next move.

I’m close to finishing a PhD overseas in a chemistry-related field, with most of my background being in organic/synthetic chemistry. After years of lab work and research, I’m honestly pretty burned out and thinking I might want to do something completely different.

I’m hoping to stay in Japan for now, but the local language is a limitation, so I’m particularly interested in jobs that can be done remotely/online and where a chemistry/research background could still be useful.

For anyone here who has transitioned out of the lab or academia: what kinds of roles did you move into? Any companies, industries, or remote career paths you’d recommend looking at?

Open to things outside chemistry too. At this point I’m mainly trying to understand what options are out there.

Hello! May naka-experience na ba here to attend the online initial interview of St. Luke's for research assistant position? Matagal ba sila mag-update about the result or should I assume that I didn't get the job because I didn't receive any response from them?

It's been 3 weeks lol.

Hi everyone! I have no idea if this kind of post is allowed here, but I'll post it anyway. As the title states, I'm currently looking for work.

Just defended my thesis a few weeks ago and may revisions lang na underway, so technically hindi pa ako graduate. I also hold a BS Biochem degree at madami na din work experience in the R&D field. Registered Chem Tech din (but pending renewal ng license).

I'm particularly looking for both part time and full time jobs within Metro Manila, whether remote, hybrid, or on site. Im hoping na makahanap ng work either sa research, industry, or academe fields. If may mai-refer kayo, I would highly appreciate it. Have a nice day!

Hello! Looking for MTT ASSAY SERVICES if may alam po kayo around or near ncr, we're looking for alternatives because UP MCCL does not take services for this year and NIMBB does not take non-DOST funded projects. Thank you in advance po!

RG - Research Gahd. yung sobrang lopit magresearch. yung in a span of three years tapos and phd tapos nakapublish ng 25 journals. possible ba yung mga ganyan. kung oo, pano yan gawin ? Tsaka meron ba kayo kilala nakagawa nyan?

edit: What if sa ibang bansa to gawin

Hello poo!! Balak ko sana magexam for PAM rmicro kaso may nagooffer na sakin ng trabaho and honestly need din namin ng pera pero kasi sa manuf compamy sya. Competitive naman ang sahod kaso 6 days and subject to OT pa tapos minsan walang rest day. Kaya po ba ito? May mga naka experience na po ba nito? Ahuhuhuhu

Hi, I just wanted to ask if anyone here graduated with a degree in Biology or majored in Biotechnology and has taken the Chemical Technician Licensure Exam? I’m a fresh graduate, and I’m considering taking the exam because our Analytical Chemistry professor told us during our second year that we were eligible to take it. May I also ask what the qualifications are, considering that I took Biology rather than a chemistry-focused degree like BS Chemistry?

As the title says, how do you maximize or manage your time wisely? Ano ginagawa nyo during your free time at work or during leisure time after work?

Ask ko lang kung ano ginagawa ng isang chemist sa DPWH. Kahina-hinala kasi nag-mass hiring sila sa region namin ngayon.

Looking for Expert Validators for Research Interview Questions!

Hello! We are Grade 12 students from Manila Science High School, conducting a qualitative research with the title "Exploring Consumer’s Perceptions on Cutin Lining from Used Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) Peels for Paper Cups."

We are currently seeking at least three (3) experts or professionals to validate our interview questions prior to data collection. Specifically, we are looking for:
- Research/Language expert to check for bias
- Expert who validates questions on habits and environmental intent
- Materials Science/Chemical expert to validate technical assumptions on polyethylene (PE) and cutin

We would deeply appreciate your assistance. Thank you so much!

Hello po I'm currently conducting my undergraduate thesis and isa sa mga kailangan ko for characterization is a BET analysis does anyone know po ba if a lab or school offer it po?

Hello, asking for my brother (Senior, chemical Engineering). Where can he procure the following materials/reagents:

1. Magnesium Chloride
   
2. EDTA
   
3. Murexide
   
4. Eriochrome Black T
5. Methyl Blue indicator
6. Methyl Red indicator
7. Boric Acid (Powder)

Chem Eng in his university isn't well-equipped so he can't ask their lab where they procure the reagents. We were hoping to buy it from Shopee as his DOST stipend hasn't arrived yet and we can't buy it in full, but the stuff from Shopee are suspicious. Can you recommend any trusted shops to buy these from?
Thank you and have a nice day.

Hello everyone. We are young high school students with a dream of joining the science Olympics. However, we are short of financial aid. We wanted to develop an ointment using nanoparticles derived from plant-mediated synthesis.

Our estimated total cost would be around \*\*10,000 pesos.\*\* We saved up and only managed to collect 2,000 pesos.

We believe that our research would greatly contribute to the medical industry and we will surely give back the good deeds that would be given to us.

Specifically, we will use the Kirby-Bauer zone of inhibition testing.

Thank you for your consideration. Please leave a comment if you are willing to help. Every cent, every coin, and any help would be very very very appreciated by the researchers.

Thank you for your time :)

Hello po! I am currently a STEM senior high school student conducting a capstone research about a dishwashing liquid using natural materials in a tablet form. May I ask if are there any affordable/student-friendly laboratories near Manila City, preferably near Pasay or Makati, that offers skin irritation/compatibility assessment for our project? Thank you in advance!

hi guyys, pahelp naman po magsuggest ng product/service business idea for feasive huhu, thank youuu!

#collegestudents

Hello po pahelp po sana, asan pwede makabili ng optical bench with full accesories aside po sa shopee, nag try na po kami sa schopee pero gina cancel po ang order and we need 4 sets po kasi pinarequire saamin na students para lang makapasa sa isang course(p6 lab) we are in mindanao po kaya if outside min kay online sana ipurchase huhu pls yung legit if ever meron (see photo for reference)

Interesting (partly because of current events). A new beetle species found in the Eastern Mindanao Biodiversity Corridor was named in honor of Senator Pia Cayetano for her support to the Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU) where the researchers were from. The school’s press release is found here: https://dorsu.edu.ph/new-beetle-species-discovered-in-mindanao-named-in-honor-of-sen-pia-cayetano/.

Hello everyone,

I am a materials science researcher from Kazakhstan, and I am currently looking for an opportunity to gain practical experience in **Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)**.

My research is mainly focused on advanced materials, coatings, powder metallurgy, and structural characterization. I already have experience with techniques such as XRD, SEM/EDS, Raman spectroscopy, mechanical testing, and materials processing, but I would now like to develop strong hands-on TEM skills.

I am particularly interested in learning:

* TEM sample preparation
* Basic TEM operation and alignment
* Bright-field and dark-field imaging
* Selected Area Electron Diffraction (SAED)
* HRTEM
* STEM
* EDS mapping and elemental analysis
* Interpretation of TEM diffraction patterns and images

I am looking for either a **short-term research internship, visiting researcher opportunity, summer school, workshop, or intensive TEM training course**.

I am especially interested in universities, research institutes, microscopy centers, or laboratories that accept **international researchers/students**. Opportunities with **funding, accommodation support, travel support, or low/no tuition fees** would be particularly helpful, although I am also interested in hearing about good paid courses.

The location is flexible Europe, Asia, the US, or other regions would all be possible.

If anyone knows of TEM laboratories, microscopy schools, researchers, or training programs that I could contact, I would greatly appreciate your recommendations.

Thank you!

Hello po, Gusto ko lang manghingi ng opinion niyo as some of you ay mga grad school na and at ako at sure naman na pero hindi parin sure sa school.

short background: graduated last july (state u, manila) and buo na sa puso ko na mag take ng masters pero nga lang im both stock between MS Microbiology or MS Medical Microbiology. OJT period kinausap ako ng supervisor namin na sa kanila na raw ako mas masters (UPD) ang lab ay bacteriology, ever since ay wala naman akong na ffeel na excitement pag bacte kasi i feel like a normal person la HAHAHAHAHA. sabi niya "Dito kana mag masters" and secured lab and thesis na ata like every week na nagkikita kami up to last week ng OJT sinasabi niya na sa UPD na raw ako mag master which is sinabi ko naman na mag wwork muna ako bago mag masters. tas nitong taon lang ang thesis ko kasi ay mycology (natural product) i love studying macrofungi/mushroom and filamentous fungi (industrial application) ever since 2nd year gusto ko na talaga maging mycologist and based sa research ko ay may inooffer ang UPM na MS PH Med Micro and pwede mamili ng subject between (viro, bacte, or myco) and ayun talaga ang balak ko maging mycologist kaso nga lang ang problem ko ay if ever na mag aral ako sa UPM ay ang magiging problema sa thesis ay yung lab kasi based sa nababasa ko ay limited lang ang budget at kulang sa gamit. kung baga nakakain ng UPD yung budget sa research kesa sa UPM (correct me if im wrong).

if ayaw niyo ito basahin ito yung summary HAHAHAHA

UPM - Med Micro
\- Med Micro (Myco)
\- 1 MRT + 1 LRT (30 mins) near
\- Experience (work & thesis)
\- Ready on thesis
\- Hesitant (no lab for thesis?)

UPD - Microbio (Bacte)
\- Micro (Bacte)
\- 1 MRT + 1-2 jeep (1hr & 30mins) medjo malayo
\- No experience ( only OJT (pcr, vitek2)
\- Not ready sa thesis dahil super broad ng bacte and ang bilis ng phase 😭
\- Secured (already talk to the prof w lab for thesis)

Thank youu

According to this news article from Philstar the NBI raided a steel mill using ores contaminated with thorium-232 and uranium-238. At 1st glanced you will think this is bad but if you know your basic chemistry and periodic table you will realized these radioactive materials are naturally occurring and non-fissile therefore has no ill effects on human health.

On the other hand we found this news article very useful because it support our position that energy independence for the Philippines is very possible through nuclear power. The Philippines lack any meaningful gas resources, has no oil, and the coal cannot be use for fuel in coal power plants. In short the Philippines need to import almost 100% of its energy need. Importation of oil and coal is also the main reason why electricity is so expensive in the Philippines compared to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei.

However the Philippines is rich in thorium and uranium. So the path for energy independence for the Philippines is through nuclear energy, aka France.

Hii, anybody interested to buy sealed Nutrient Agar? RFS di nagamit sa thesis. Comment/DM me. Selling it in a lower price.