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Fisher Scientific Company 711 Forbes S t . , Pittsburgh 19, Pa. I oolmakiT to Science" is the role of Fisher Scientific Company, America's largest manufacturerdistributor of laboratory instruments, appliances, and reagent chemicals. Our team of over 1400 people, busy at eight plant locations, serve laboratories throughout the world. Company headquarters, founded in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1902, now includes our Development Laboratories and Instrument Manufacturing Divisions in addition to a large distribution operation. Fisher/New York (established in 1851 as Eimer and Amend) is our largest merchandising center. I t is also Export Headquarters and houses our Custom Glassblowing Division. In Fair Lawn, N. J., the Chemical Manufacturing Division (1956) produces quality chemicals in America's largest reagent chemical plant. Other U. S. plants are in St. Louis (1944), Washington, D . C. (1950), and Chicago (1954). In 1926 our Canadian affiliate, Fisher Scientific Company, Ltd., was established in Montreal; Fisher/Toronto opened its doors in 1951. This company growth has opened the doors of opportunity for many scientifically trained men and women. Our plans for continued expansion assure that these doors will continue to welcome many more to interesting and rewarding careers. Fisher equipment plays a vital role in the work of industrial, educational, hospital, and government laboratories throughout the free world. Fisher people and products are helping the scientists behind every phase of modern life from the morning coffee to the evening newspaper. Your Job at Fisher Assignments are available (with opportunities to advance) in all of the following fields: Technical Sales: After training, Fisher salesmen serve laboratories and purchasing offices in their assigned territories. They are backed up by the largest stocks in America and teams of technical specialists 34
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at the home plant. Required: a B.S. in chemistry or related science, plus a flair for sales work. (Laboratory experience and a college minor in liberal arts is helpful.) Apparatus Design: Our project engineers design and develop Fisher instruments and apparatus of the future. From conceiving the idea to the building of the finished model, each man is in full charge of assigned projects. Experienced draftsmen, electronics men, machinists, and other service groups assist the project engineer. Required: a B.S. in chemistry, physics, or mechanical engineering, plus a record of creative design accomplishment and laboratory experience. Analytical Chemist: Using the latest instrumentation, our chemists analyze reagents to meet rigid purity specifications. Required: a B.S. in chemistry. Technical Specialist: These are our company instrument experts, working with salesmen in setting up and demonstrating apparatus to customers. There are many other positions in which you may employ your technical know-how. Training Fisher offers comprehensive, individualized training programs in both technical sales and administrative work. Our eight-week, university-level Applied Products School is open to all technical employees upon plant managers' recommendations. It is conducted three times a year. When not in session, A.P.S. instructors tour the various plants, conducting field product seminars. Salary and Performance Review At Fisher the salary range for each position is based upon the responsibilities involved and the skills and experiences required. Job performance is reviewed and discussed with you twice a year, and salaries reviewed yearly. Benefits Group insurance—Our liberal group insurance program includes
Bill Taylor, young project engineer, radiates pride of accomplishment while displaying the new freeze-dryer he developed for preserving human body tissues -for use in surgical transplants
life and disability insurance for employees and hospitalization-surgical insurance for employees and immediate families. Pension—Our retirement income plan will provide you with a comfortable monthly income in retirement. Other benefits include employee educational assistance and the Fisher Scholarship Award for employees' children. Employment Information A more complete picture of employment opportunities for you may be obtained by writing to S. G. De Chant, Director of Personnel, Fisher Scientific Company, 728 Forbes St., Pittsburgh 19, Pa. Please indicate the position (or positions) in which you are interested and the geographical area which you prefer. (ADVERTISEMENT)
