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At deadline: Latebreakingnews . 4EmploymentOutlook . 4Pittcon Begins. 5WatersSymposium. 5Awards:Dal Nogare: PurnenduK. Dasgupta. 6PittsburghConferenceAchievement:Christy L.Haynes. 8Young Investigator-SEAC:Lane Baker. 10ExhibitorsVendor News. 11-36Exhibition Notes &Quotes. 40-41Advertisers’Index . 42

4 PITTCON TODAY :: TUESDAY :: March 13 2012 :: Orlando Orlando :: March 13 2012 :: TUESDAY :: PITTCON TODAY 5At deadline…their routine validation processes.Waters (Booth 2267) has introduceda new product line of analyticalstandards and reagents consistingof an initial portfolio of more than200 pre-formulated reference materialsand reagents for the scientificlaboratory. Its Analytical Standardsand Reagents—which respond tothe needs of laboratories to enhanceproductivity, support globalization,stimulate business growth, andstrengthen compliance—will bemanufactured at a newly-builtfacility in Golden, CO.Xylem (Booth 3171) has kicked off McMillan Flow Products (BoothPittcon with the launch of its YSI 3080) is releasing a new modular2900 biochemistry analyzer that has flow controller for both liquidsreceived unprecedented market pickup.Able to handle the widest range Control solution appeals to bothand gases. The Iridium Series Flowof sample containers, the system exhibitors and attendees at Pittconproduces a result in 60 seconds for due to its advanced touchscreenimportant bioprocess parameters interface and ability to measure aincluding glucose, lactate, and ethanol.YSI has revealed that this un-of the Iridium Series is a 3.5-inchwide range of flow rates. The heartmatched speed, in addition to high integrated TFT color touchscreen,level precision, has led to the system providing graphical displays ofbeing adopted for the analysis of flow, an advanced menu system forcomplex sample matrices such as full unit configuration, and immediatedisplay of any process condi-those analyzed by glucometer manufacturers,with many now choosing tions that limit the unit’s ability toto implement the analyzer as part of accurately control flow rates.C&EN Toasts to PIttcon’s Opening MondayJobs are No. 1 Priorityof Pittcon Employment BureauMore than 400 jobs arebeing offered in analyticalchemistry, biotechnology,and sales and marketing at thePittcon 2012 Employment Bureau.The numbers point to good timesahead for people with science andtechnical knowledge.“The statistics are clear and theunemployment rate for chemists isdown from 8 percent last year to 6.1percent,” said Joe Jolson, employmentcommittee chair for the Societyof Analytical Chemistry. “Morecompanies are hiring and there area record number of openings.”Jolson said two years ago atthe American Chemical Society’snational meeting in San Franciscohe found that every other person hespoke with was out of work. He saidmany bio-tech companies had goneout of business and people withyears of experience were desperatefor employment.“It was hard to stay cheery,”he said. “But things are definitelylooking up today.”There are 120 companiesinterviewing at the freeEmployment Bureau in the ValenciaBallroom in room 415A. Thecompanies are seeing a wide rangeof applicants—from studentslooking for their first jobs toexperienced workers applying for abetter position.Candidates are able to registerand apply online for the first timethis year. The new electronic systemreplaces paper listings that wereused in previous years.The decision to go green notonly saves paper but time, saidManny Miller, employment chairfor Pittcon.Conference attendees canregister and apply for jobs fromtheir computers, iPads, smartphones, or any device that connectsto the internet. There are also 30computers and 15 printers availablefor use in the Employment Bureau.Sandra Lamere, research anddevelopment manager at RocheDiagnostics in Indianapolis, is lookingfor three analytical chemists tosupport new product development.She said she came to the conferencebecause Pittcon attracts people whoare highly skilled and qualified.See Employment page 39Industry Pioneers Outline Devices’ AdvancementsFive pioneers in thedevelopment and applicationof portable handheld X-rayfluorescence spectrometers spokeMonday about the advances of theirdevices during the 23rd Annual JamesL. Waters Annual Symposium.The symposium recognizesthe developments by preservingtheir histories and detailing thecooperation between inventors,scientists, engineers, entrepreneursand marketing specialists.Lee Grodzins, a former M.I.T.professor, told how he founded Nitonin 1987 to develop and marketanalytic instruments to measuretoxic elements in the environment.His first hand-held spectrometerdetected the toxic gas in lead paintcalled Radon, which was formallyknown as Niton.Over time, the capabilities of thetwo- to three-pound spectrometersP u b l i s h e d b y A m e r i c a n C h e m i c a l S o c i e t yPublisher Kenneth M. CarrollEditor Sharon DonovanReporter Terry RoenArt Director Connie HameediPhotographers Peter Cutts, Michael CuttsAdvertising Sales USAChuck Wilson, Dean Baldwin,Robert LaPointe, Thomas Scanlangrew closer to those in laboratories.Each advance lowered the timeand cost for an elemental analysis,which benefited traditional fields,created new opportunities, and keptthe company growing at more than25 percent each year.Andrew T. Ellis develops the X-MET series for Oxford Instruments.It offers improved accuracy andprecision for stainless steels. This X-ray tube and detector developmentsalong with the use of FP algorithmsobtain accurate analysis despite limitedcomputer power.Early systems were mobile, portable,and capable of accurate alloyanalysis. The latest X-MET5000 isequipped with an improved Ai PINand a processor enabling extendedFP calculations for excellent alloyanalysis accuracy.Stanislaw Piorek, director of appliedresearch for Thermo ScientificEurope Uwe Riemeyer,Paul Barrett, Nadia LiefsoensAsia Minghua Lu, Angel Zhu,Mai Hashikura, Shigamaro Yatsui,Faredoon KukaProduction ManagerJoesph DavisCover Photos: iStockphoto.comNiton Analyzers, told how the combinationof the latest in microprocessorand Li+ battery technologiesenabled the design of a handheldED-XRF analyzer weighing onlyabout 1.5 kG but packed with theequivalent analytical capabilities ofits bench-top version.Twenty years ago, hand-held XRFwas limited to niche applications usingdetectors with limited performance.Today tens of thousands of hand-heldXRF systems are in the field, used in awide range of applications with excellentresolution and count rate performance.Alan Huber, president and cofounderof Amptek, explained how afew central challenges were overcomethrough successive technology.The first generation of detectorswas not intended to replacelaboratory instruments but to bettermeet the requirements of particularmeasurements. Major challengesACS PublicationsAdvertising Sales Group480 East Swedesford RoadWayne, PA 19087Phone 610.964.8061Fax 610.964.8071CEN-onsite.orgCutting the ribbon at the openingbell of Pittcon: left to right, VisitOrlando president and CEO GarySain, mayoral assistant KathyScanlon, and Pitttcon’s JanethPifer, president elect designate;president Jon Peace, and RonBargiel, president electwere cooling the detectors enoughto reduce electronic noise withoutusing liquid nitrogen, achievingstable operation over a very widetemperature range, and developingpackaging robust enough to surviveyears of field use.Charles Jensen, the CTO of Moxtekwho brought the Bullet X-raytube into production, discussedthe challenges met in the designand manufacture of miniature X-ray sources to meet the needs ofthese new applications in this highgrowthindustry.Moxtek has been the leadingmanufacturer of miniature X-raysources used in handheld XRF sincethe introduction of the Bullet X-raytube in 2001. Moxtek has focused oncontinual improvements and newapplications including hazardousmaterial screening, mining, soilanalysis, and light element alloys.

6 PITTCON TODAY :: TUESDAY :: March 13 2012 :: OrlandoDal nogarePurnendu K. (Sandy) DasguptaUniversity of Texas at ArlingtonWhat does this award mean to you—on both a personal and/or aprofessional level?I don’t know, strangely, a combination of both humility and pride. If I lookat the list of people whose rank I am joining, it astonishes me that I will bejoining this elite group. I have a lot of pride in my students—it is really theirwork that is being honored.The Jenkins Garrett Professorof Chemistry at the Universityof Texas at Arlington anda native of India, Dasguptahas contributed to theseparation sciences in bothesoteric (chromatographyon ice as a stationary phase,chiral separations through achirally doped soap bubble)and practical ways. With theprinciples and applicationsof ion chromatography,he is credited with thedevelopment of electrodialyticsuppressors, eluent generators,and postcolumn reagentintroduction devices. Hiscontributions to the useof ion chromatography inenvironmental analysis havebeen particularly important,from the discovery of theubiquitous presence ofperchlorate in mother’s milkto near real-time gas/aerosolcomposition analyzers.If you have children—as youngsters, did they or do they know what youdo “at work”?I am probably not the only one to say this and I take no pride in saying thisand I don’t even know that if I had to do it all over if I could do it any differently.But my children and my family have not necessarily benefited with my affairswith the Chemistress—they did not get the attention they deserve.When you were a youngster, what did you think you wanted to be whenyou grew up?I loved electricity and chemistry and thought I wanted to be anelectrochemist. I even first started out in graduate school in electrochemistry,but pretty soon it dawned on me that the thrust of electrochemistry today isvery different from what I loved about electricity and chemistry. I gave it uptotally and only have rediscovered it time and again in my own way.What is your proudest accomplishment-personal and professional?Professional: without a doubt, my extended body of students. Personal:still a work in progress. By the time I am here no more I will be happyif people remember me as he was a good guy, rather than he was a goodscientist. Good guys seem to be rarer than good scientists.Who was or is your mentor(s) or the person you most admire—and why?The person I most admire is Jim Lovelock, the inventor of the electron capturedetector and many other things. I admire him because he was able to leave conventionalpursuit of science; most of us (and I am no exception) have succumbedto becoming “Science Operators” in Lovelockian verse and managed to not fallinto that ignominy. I would love to meet Lovelock and also, Michael Faraday.Who or what is a constant source of inspiration to you?That people continue to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.If you were not now involved in your current scientific pursuit what otherprofession would you like to follow?Be a writer; I was going to say a poet, but making a living as a poet is tootough. So I will just leave it at that.What is a mistake that you have learned from?Never solve a problem in anticipation—be 100 percent certain that youare going to encounter that problem before you devise and implement asolution. l 37

8 PITTCON TODAY :: TUESDAY :: March 13 2012 :: OrlandoPittsburgh Conference Achievement AwardChristy L. HaynesUniversity of MinnesotaWhat does this award mean to you—on both a personal and/or a professional level?It’s a great honor to receive this award, especially looking at the list of previous awardeesand knowing my peer group that must also have been considered. It encourages me to seekout leadership roles within the field of analytical chemistry now that my research group isestablished.As an associate professor of chemistry at the Universityof Minnesota, Christy L. Haynes mentors a group of 10doctoral and nine undergraduate students. She completedgraduate work at Northwestern University with RichardVan Duyne and a postdoctoral fellowship at the Universityof North Carolina with R. Mark Wightman. Since arrivingat Minnesota in 2005, her group’s research focus has beenon pushing the limits of analytical tools to explore interdisciplinaryareas such as nanoparticle toxicity and inflammation.Since beginning her independent career, she hasco-authored more than 35 peer-reviewed manuscripts andbeen the recipient of multiple prestigious awards.If you have children—as youngsters, did they know what you do “at work”?My children are very young—4 years old and three-months-old. My four-year-old knows I’m ateacher and that I do chemistry. In fact, I visited his daycare classroom last year to teach 25 twoandthree-year-olds the differences between a solid, a liquid, and a gas. Mostly, they just loved totouch everything I brought and thought the color-changing reactions were pretty.When you were a youngster, what did you think you wanted to be when you grew up?When I was very young, I was torn between being a ballet dancer (not realistic) and apaleontologist (perhaps realistic). In retrospect, I think this combination is revealing becauseI enjoy the challenge of science but also have a girly side. Since I discovered chemistry as asophomore in high school, I have not strayed from this career choice.What is your proudest accomplishment—personal and professional?My proudest professional moments so far have been when my first graduate students wroteand defended their theses. This work set the foundation for my independent career and set a highbar for all the graduate students who follow them. l 38

10 PITTCON TODAY :: TUESDAY :: March 13 2012 :: OrlandoYoung Investigator—SEACLane BakerIndiana UniversityWhat does this award mean to you—on both a personal and/or aprofessional level?I’m honored to be in the company of previous award winners and I’mgrateful to the Society of Electroanalytical Chemistry for supporting young(er)members of the community.When you were a youngster, what did you think you wanted to be whenyou grew up?I was fixated on becoming a marine biologist until high school, where Ifirst became interested in chemistry.Lane Baker received his BSin chemistry from MissouriState University in 1996 andcompleted graduate studiesat Texas A&M Universityunder the guidance of RichardM. Crooks, followed bypostdoctoral positions at theNaval Research Laboratorywith Lloyd J. Whitman andat the University of Florida,working with Charles R.Martin. Since starting atIndiana University in 2006,Baker’s research has focusedon development of newtools and techniques formeasuring and manipulatingion currents at small lengthscales. Recognitions include: aNSF Career award, a CottrellScholar’s Award, and TheSociety of Analytical Chemist’sof Pittsburgh Starter Grant.If you were not now involved in your current scientific pursuit what otherprofession would you like to follow?A machinist—the precision and detail of well-constructed machines appealto me especially.Who are scientists-either living or deceased—you would like to meet?And why?Tesla,* everything I have read about him suggests it would be interesting.What is the next scientific breakthrough you would like to see succeed?The personalized genome. High throughput sequencing methods at handand on the near horizon promise to change health and policy significantly.There is, however, still much chemistry (analytical chemistry) to be done interms of validating and interpreting data generated.*Nikola Tesla (1856–1943) was a Serbian-American inventor, mechanicalengineer, and electrical engineer. He was an important contributor tothe birth of commercial electricity, and is best known for developing themodern alternating current electrical supply system. His many revolutionarydevelopments in the field of electromagnetism in the late 19th and early20th centuries were based on the theories of electromagnetic technologydiscovered by Michael Faraday. Tesla’s patents and theoretical work alsoformed the basis of wireless communication and the radio.—Source: Wikipedia

16 PITTCON TODAY :: TUESDAY :: March 13 2012 :: Orlando Orlando :: March 13 2012 :: TUESDAY :: PITTCON TODAY 17PartnersTeam toProvide Rangeof Products,ServicesHanna Instruments has partneredwith Brechbühler as its exclusivedistributor in Switzerland for scientificanalytical instrumentation.Hanna, a manufacturer of electroanalytical instrumentation, andBrechbühler AG, an independent distributorof scientific equipment, haveteamed to provide users of analyticaldevices with an exceptional combinationof products and service.The partnership combines Hanna’shigh quality devices for lab, environmental,food, and industry applicationswith Brechbühler’s excellentservice and support. It provides Hannawith a strong presence in Switzerland,and Brechbühler AG with highquality, cost effective devices.“Hanna’s products fit perfectlyin our product portfolio,” said PeterPichler, president/CEO of Brechbühler.“Additionally, the companiesshare a common goal of providinghigh quality products and excellentcustomer support.”Brechbühler AG will representHanna’s entire product catalog, spanningover 3000 products, includinghandheld pH checkers, portablemultiparameter units, and laboratorygrade titrators. In addition, BrechbühlerAG provides comprehensiveservice including user training; seminarsand workshops; application,maintenance and support.The two companies combined havemore than 70 years of experience; Hannawith three decades of technologicalknow-how, international experienceand industry knowledge, and Brechbühlewith 40 years of experience supplyingand supporting the local Swissanalytical community.The partnership continues Hanna’sphilosophy of working closelywith regional companies in order toprovide exceptional sales and supportat the local level.Visit Hanna Instruments at Booth2959.Quality by Design in HPLC Method DevelopmentThe common practice in developingan HPLC method, for many years,has been a trial and error approach.Often after the validation process wasstarted, one found several surprisingobservations, such as new peaks, orthe disappearance of other peaks, orchanges in critical peak pairs.The typical reaction was then togo back to the development processand to try to improve the separationby carrying out several teststeps: trying to test quality intothe method. This time-consumingprocess can be avoided by applyingQuality by Design (QbD) principles,which plan or design quality intoa method from the outset. A wellestablishedmeans of implementingQbD principles into HPLC methoddevelopment is the use of modelingsoftware, such as DryLab.To apply QbD principles to thedevelopment of HPLC methodsmeans to focus on method understandingand good science. ThroughDryLab, scientifically sound retentionmodeling combined with deepchromatographic understandingprovide the necessary QbD frameworkfor HPLC, achieving optimalrobust methods in a transparentand demonstrable way.Retention behavior is modeled insuch a way that the influence of allsignificant parameters alone and incombination is known, quantified,and visualized. In the HPLC methoddevelopment process, relationshipsbetween parameters and their effecton the result are well understood.This translates into a richer chromatographicunderstanding and facilitatesa better scientific work.Rather than running randomtest arrangements—necessarywhen applying statistical analysis—tofulfill QbD conditions, HPLCmethod development with the newestthree dimensional DryLab (Fig.1) is achieved by running a smallnumber of meaningful experiments.From these a large number (morethan a million) of virtual experimentscan be derived and the bestone found with one mouse click.Visit Molnar at Booth 2085.Figure 1: 3-D retention models for gradient time, temperature and ternary eluent composition vs. critical resolution in color(warm colors represent high values of critical resolution and cold colors represent low values)

18 PITTCON TODAY :: TUESDAY :: March 13 2012 :: OrlandoPatent Awarded for Resistive Glass Reflectron Lens ProcessPHOTONIS USA, a leadingelectro-optic manufacturer, hasbeen awarded a patent for themanufacture of resistive glasstubes with non-linear gradientelectrical resistance changes. Thepatented process can be used tocreate a solid-piece reflectron lensfor use in reflectron-type time offlight mass spectrometers.Reflectron lenses are usedin Time-of-Flight (TOF) massspectrometers to create anelectrostatic field to alter ion flow,providing for a longer flight pathand therefore greater resolution.Current reflectron-type TOF-MSinstruments use multi-piece stackedring assemblies that carry timeconsumingassembly and cleaningprocesses. They also require the useof a voltage divider in each layer toreverse ion direction.A reflectrion lens made withresistive glass provides an assemblyreplacement for a stacked ringassembly yet provides the sameability to alter ion flow, becominga form-fit-function replacementfor the multi-piece stacked ringassemblies. Additionally, the solidresistive glass piece provides forsimpler cleaning and replacement.Resistive glass is manufacturedin a patented process that createsan electric field to guide or directcharged particles. It consists ofalkali-doped lead silicate glassthat has been reduced to make thesurface a semiconductor. A previouspatent was awarded, whichencompassed a uniform electricfield; the latest patent documentsthat varied, non-linear electric fieldsalso can be manufactured. Thepatent is the latest of many awardedto PHOTONIS for its innovationand development of improvingmass spectrometer detectionsensitivity and ion flow.PHOTONIS is a multinationalhigh-technology group withmore than 40 years experiencein manufacture, sales andinnovation, specializing in photosensor technology. The groupoperates internationally in theNight Vision, Industrial, Scientificand Medical Imaging markets.PHOTONIS USA designs andmanufactures a range of customand standard components andassemblies for mass spectroscopyas well as other medical, bio-medicaland scientific instrumentsand holds several patents inthese fields.Visit PHOTONIS at Booth 2070.

20 PITTCON TODAY :: TUESDAY :: March 13 2012 :: Orlando :: 2 012 Showcases 2012 Showcases :: Orlando :: March 13 2012 :: TUESDAY :: PITTCON TODAY 21Introducing Workhorsein Mass SpectrometryThe all new ABSCIEX TripleQuad 4500Systemintelligently reengineerstheAPI 4000 LC/MS/MS platform,setting a newbenchmark forreliable quantitation with at least a 10X increasein sensitivity over comparable triple quads. Alsonew, the AB SCIEX QTRAP 4500 System deliversa 100X increase in full-scan sensitivity over basictriple quads for simultaneous quantitation andlibrary searching. Booth 2819.Detectors for HPLC,Conductivity & AmperometryMetrohm’sthreemodules—conductivity,amperometric,andcombinationconductivity/amperometric—enable highlysensitive suppressed/non-suppressedconductivity detection and/or the detection ofelectrochemically active substances. A widevariety of electrodes can be used for a widerange of applications, and the amperometricdetector’s stainless steel electrode makes itideal for HPLC-ED. An analog interfaceseamlessly integrates all three detectors withany lab’s existing chromatography software.Booth 2219.New XRF Briquetting PressChemplexIndustries’fullyautomatic40-tonSpectroPressmodel greatlysimplifiesXRF samplebriquettingusing“AutomatedIntegratedDie Technology.” Place powdered sample onplatform, touch “start” key on the touch-screen,remove briquetted sample moments later. Place.Start. Remove. It’s that simple. Booth 3708.50 Years and CountingAnaltech has been manufacturingchromatography products longer than anyoneelse. For more than 50 years, it has beenproviding the world with high quality Thin LayerChromatography Plates. The company alsooffers SPE Cartridges, HPLC Columns, andmore. Learn more and share yourchromatography stories. Booth 3326.Direct Detect System for ProteinQuantitationEMD Millipore’sDirect Detectsystem offersfast, accurateproteinquantitationwith minimalsamplepreparation.The infrared(IR)-based spectrometry system and novelmembrane technology accurately quantifiesamide bonds intrinsic to all proteins,distinguishing proteins from interfering samplecomponents. Because IR-based quantitationdoes not rely on amino acid composition, dyebinding, or redox potential, this approachsurpasses conventional UV-Vis spectroscopy andcolorimetric assays and allows proteinquantification in the presence of reducing agentsand detergents. Booth 2259.Universal Detection in LCSEDERE proudlyintroduces theNew SEDEX LT-ELSD Model 90.SEDEX 90LTbenefits from anew detectiontechnology andprovidesoutstandingperformancessuch as directlinearity, fourorders ofmagnitudedynamic rangeand Picogram Level Sensitivities. SEDEX 90LTfavourably completes SEDERE product portfolioand brings to the users a truly universal solutionto any chromatography application problem.Booth 3635.Cross Section & Flat Ion Milling SystemGetting Optimum MeasurementsGeneral Purpose X-ray DiffractometerNew LC is Small, Portable, and FastBreathrough in MeasurementSimpler, Safer Hydrogen supplyHitachi’s IM4000 offers two millingconfigurations available in a single instrument:cross section cutting and wide-area samplesurface fine polishing. The Ar ion gun designwith increased milling rate (300 µm/h for Si )affords reduced cross section processing times.Booth 2929.JASCO is showcasing the MSV-5200 UV-Vis/NIRMicroscope, one microscope system of the MSV-5000 series during Pittcon. This microscopesystem incorporates a double-beam scanningspectrophotometer for optimum measurementsin the UV-Vis to NIR region (200-2700 nm). Thewide-band cassegrain objectives providecontinuous transmittance/reflectancemeasurements for the entire spectral rangedesired, without the use of expensive, coatedrefractive objectives. Booth 1407.Rigaku’s new 5th generation MiniFlex is ageneral purpose X-ray diffractometer that canperform qualitative/quantitative analysis ofpolycrystalline materials. MiniFlex is available intwo variations. Operating at 600 watts (X-raytube), the MiniFlex 600 is twice as powerful asother benchtop X-ray diffractometers, enablingfaster analysis and improved throughput. Booth967.SFC Fluidics’ Handy-LC targets low pressureaffinity and size exclusion chromatographies.The system integrates SFC Fluidics’ innovativetechnologies: ePump and QuickConnect. Theportability of the instrument, along with readilyswappable ultrafast columns, is well suited toonsite, on-demand applications. Booth 3763.Senova Systemsintroduces the pHit pHScanner, a breakthroughin pH measurement. ThepHit scanner is the world’sfirst calibration-free pHmeter. It contains no glass,is solid-state, and isstored dry withoutcompromising accuracyand precision. So get offyour glass and get pHit.Booth 2482.The Proton OnSiteHOGENGC hydrogengenerator is asimpler, morecost-effective, andsafer approach tosupplyinghydrogen forlaboratory andscientificapplications.These compact,portablegenerators useProton OnSite’spatented proton exchange membrane (PEM)electrolysis technology to produce hydrogenwithout the need for mechanical compression,high pressure liquid hydrogen tanks, orcompressed gas storage. Booth 3959.Torion’s Fast, Portable GC-TMSTorion Technologies’ TRIDION-9 GC-TMS is stillthe world’s fastest and most portable GC-TMSfor all field GC-MS applications. A high-speed,EPC-controlled capillary gas chromatograph(GC) is combined with a new amplitude scanningtoroidal ion trap mass spectrometer (TMS) in alightweight instrument that is portable, fast,reliable and easy to use. Booth 3523.Robotic Platform Leads IndustryGilson’s GX-281Liquid Handler isan industryleadinglaboratoryrobotic platform.Gilson’s newDual-Z Armgives the GX-281addedfunctionalityallowing newconfigurationsand use ofdevices such as: Tube Grippers, Bar CodeReaders and pH probes. Combine the GX-281,Dual Z-Arm and TRILUTION LH v3.0 for acomplete solution. Booth 3519.Exclusive L3N OptionPHOTONIS announces a new long-life, low noise(L3N) performance option for microchannelplates. The exclusive L3N option offers up to a100-fold reduction in background noise whencompared to traditional MCPs. The new lownoise option is ideal for applications where thebackground noise of the specific application iscurrently lower than the detector noise, such asin space exploration. Booth 2070.New Microscope Class With Bright FutureWith the Axio Zoom.V16, Carl Zeiss isdefining a newinstrument class inmicroscopy. For thefirst time, zoommicroscopes are nowcombining typicalbenefits ofstereomicroscopessuch as zoom opticsand long workingdistances with thehigher resolutions oftraditional lightmicroscopes. An extensive line of accessoriesenables configurations precisely tailored tomany different applications in life and materialsciences, including large field of view, highresolution, large working distance, 16X zoomrange, optical sectioning, and fluorescence,reflected and transmitted light. Booth 1203.Waters eXtended Performance (XP)ColumnsWatersXBridge andXSelecteXtendedPerformance[XP] 2.5 µmColumns arehighefficiency, lowbackpressureHPLCcolumns that can be easily utilized across allHPLC, UHPLC, and UPLC technology platforms.XP 2.5 µm Columns bridge the gap betweenHPLC and UPLC and provide equivalentbackpressure and superior performance tosuperficially-porous HPLC columns. XP 2.5 µmColumns offer unmatched selectivity choiceswith three fully scalable particle substrates, 14chemistries, and more than 180 columnconfigurations. Booth 2267.Micro Pump, Filter ChangerLabindia Analytical Instruments has recentlylaunched its dissolution apparatus DS 8000+consisting of dissolution bath, piston pump, filterchanger, and sample collector. The micro pumpalong with the filter changer can filter samplesup to 0.22 micron syringe filters. Filtration with ahigh pressure piston pump makes the processeasy, time saving, and accurate. This therebyhelps reduce motion waste in QC and increasesproductivity. Booth 3649.

24 PITTCON TODAY :: TUESDAY :: March 13 2012 :: Orlando :: 2 012 Showcases 2012 Showcases :: Orlando :: March 13 2012 :: TUESDAY :: PITTCON TODAY 25YMC Pro Series Columns CatalogThe YMCPro Seriesencompassesthreedifferent C18chemistries,plus C8, andC4. YMCPro Seriesparticle sizesinclude 2, 3,5, and 10micron. Prepackedcolumns include 2mm i.d. columns for semimicroLC (and LC/MS), standard analyticalcolumns, and larger columns for small scaleprep. Booth 1427.CONNECTS Suite for the Paperless LabThermo FisherScientific’sCONNECTS Suite forthe Paperless Labdelivers themethodology,technology, and services to transform today’slaboratories into tightly integrated, paperlessenvironments. By leveraging existinginvestments in software, databases andlaboratory instrumentation, CONNECTS Suitegives customers greater access to data thatdrives key business metrics, while reducingcosts. Booth 2665.New Miniature Proportional Valve forMedical ApplicationsThe PrecisionFluidicsDivision ofParkerHannifinannouncesthe release ofits newestminiatureproportionalvalve, theVSO MI, a proportional valve that providesmedical equipment manufacturers a “valueadded”solution that is easy to integrate,reliable, and provides repeatable pneumaticcontrol across various media types. Booth 3659.50kV X-ray Power Supply—PortableVMI’s XRS 50kV10W powersupply is lightweight,reliable,and affordable.Outputs rangefrom -10kVDC to-50kVDC, up to200uA. Voltageand current are programmable and monitored.Features include low ripple, excellent load, andline regulation. Dimensions are 2”W x 5”L x .8”H,11.8 ounces (228g). Booth 3632.Thermo Scientific NanoDrop LiteSpectrophotometerThermo Scientific’sNanoDrop Lite is acompact, personalUV-Vismicrovolumespectrophotometerthat complementsfull-featuredNanoDrop2000/2000c andNanoDrop 8000instruments. Thisinstrument is smallenough to fit in a drawer, but powerful enough tohelp accelerate life science workflows related tosequencing, PCR/qPCR, protein isolation,antibody production, HLA typing, and otherapplications. Booth 2665.CO2 Data Loggerwith Temperature, HumidityThe TR-76Uiis a threechannel,selfcontaineddata loggerthatmeasuresand recordsCO2,temperature,and humidity.Ideal formonitoringindoor air quality, this device incorporates aprofessional grade NDIR technology CO2 sensorwith altitude correction functionality. Recordeddata can be collected via a PC USB connection,or with TandD’s new TR-57DCi Handheld DataShuttle with graphical display. Booth 1166.Compact, Research-grade UV-VISSpectrophotometersShimadzu’sUV-2600/UV-2700featureadvancedopticalsystems andproprietary“Lo-Ray-Light” diffraction gratings to substantiallyreduce stray light. The double monochromatorUV-2700 features an expanded photometricperformance range to 8 Abs, with atransmittance value of 0.000001%. Equippedwith a single monochromator, the UV-2600features a measurement wavelength range to1400 nm, permitting measurements in the nearinfraredregion. Booth 1806C.Sierra ExpandsAward-Winning Flow Meter LineupSierraInstrumentshas just announcedthatthey will beintroducingtheir newSmartTrak100 HighPressuremass flowmeter at thePittcon Expoon March 12 in Orlando. The 100 High Pressureis the latest addition to Sierra’s award-winningSmartTrak 100 and 50 series of mass flow metersand controllers. Booth 2327.New SC950 Vacuum PumpSystem for LabsKNF’s SC950 systemfeatures a 50 l/mincapacity, 1.5 Torrvacuum, oil-lessoperation, used withany rotavap. Wirelessremote controls thesystem outside a fumehood with the sashclosed, and recordingcapability. Fouroperating modes forflexibility: vesselevacuation, constant pressure control, automaticvapor pressure determination, and individualpressure function. Booth 2080.Spectro IntroducesSpectro IntroducesSolvent-free ViscometerMeasuring viscosity ofNewtonian fluids inthe field, solvent-freehas been an industrychallenge that Spectrohas overcome with itspatent-pending splitcell capillaryviscometer technique.Its “Q3000” viscometeropens up thepossibilities ofindustries andenvironments beingable to measurekinematic viscosity ata fixed temperature(40 degrees C) on fluids for quality control orcondition monitoring purposes. Booth 1573.Wide pH Range ofCertified Reference MaterialsInorganicVentures’ pHcertified referencematerials rangefrom pH 1.68 to pH12. The 250mL,500mL, 1L, 4L,and 10L bottlesizes available instock can ship thesame day. TheseCRMs have anexpiration dateof one year andare manufacturedunder ISO 17025/Guide 34 guidelines. Booth2130.Low Cost Microscopy Systems withMiniature SpectrometersStellarNet introduces anew digital microscopefor its low cost, rugged,miniaturespectrometers. Thedigital microscopeallows users to capturemicro-surface imagesof samplessimultaneously withspectral reflectance,color, and absorbancedata. This cost effectiveadd-on brings new meanings to yourmeasurements—increasing quality control,safety, robustness of data, documentationquality, publication value, and even teachingeffectiveness. Booth 1051.Intelligent Microwave Equippedwith Multiple FeaturesPreeKemSUPEXIntelligentMicrowaveDigestionSystem isequippedwith followingfeatures:Flagshipproduct:elegantdesign, easy to operate; large 66L microwavecavity compatible with different rotors for smallbatchor high sample throughput; highmicrowave output of 1700W; large 8.4” touchscreen LCD; and advanced GUI built-in methodslibrary. The SUPEX meets microwave digestionrequirements for both small-batch and highsample throughput. Booth 1370.Wiley Registry 9th Edition/NIST 2011Mass Spectral LibraryAnnouncing a newedition of thesingle mostimportant tool forthe identification ofglobal unknownsavailable: WileyRegistry 9thEdition/NIST 2011Mass SpectralLibrary. This newedition containsover 680,000unique compounds,making it the mostcomprehensive combined mass spectral libraryoffered. Booth 2504.Waters ACQUITY UPC 2 SystemWaters ACQUITYUPC 2 Systemushers in a newcategory ofseparationsscience, one thatmarries theunrealized potentialof SFC with Waters’proven UPLCTechnology andexpertise in themanagement oftemperature,pressure, and fluids. UPC 2 , UltraPerformanceConvergence Chromatography, allows themanipulation of fluids with a wide range ofpolarities and enables scientists to separate,analyze, and understand compounds that havechallenged all other LC and GC technologies.Booth 2267.Valuable Help for BiobankingWHEATON has launched a web-based informationresource for researchers who cryopreservebiological specimens. CryoFeed is a new micrositewhere scientists can find the latest biobankrelated news and technical tips for topics likesample containment, management (tracking,batching and storing), and processing. Booth1840.Most Recent, Most AdvancedThe Hanna HI902C is the most recent and mostadvanced ACID-BASE Titration System with afeature allowing users to link titration methods,incorporate ISEs, and perform multiple end pointtitrations with multiple molecular weights andreaction ratios. Common applications includefood and dairy, plating pharmaceutical, wateranalysis and wine analysis. Booth 2959.Metrohm Ti-Touch TitratorsHere’s scientific proofthat great things docome in smallpackages. The 915Karl Fischer & 916Potentiometrictitrators defy theirsize in terms ofautomated titrationand convenience.Both spill-proof &chemical resistantmodels feature dualtitrating burets for100-sample automation, PC-free networking,personalized touch-screen, and instantaccessory/peripheral recognition to ensureproper runs each time. Booth 2219.

26 PITTCON TODAY :: TUESDAY :: March 13 2012 :: Orlando Orlando :: March 13 2012 :: TUESDAY :: PITTCON TODAY 27Evaporator/Condenser for Unattended Removalof High Boiling Point SolventsQuaser’s Centrifan PE is a compactlab-scale evaporator/condenser/collector that uses neither vacuumnor external blow-down gassupply. The captured volume ofre-circulating air or nitrogencarries the solvent vapor to anintegral cold trap where it iscondensed and collected. Whenworking with high boiling solvents,such as DMF or DMSO, whichrequire more drying time thanorganic solvents, replenishing dryice in the cold trap becomesinconvenient.An optional coiled tubinginsert provides a flowing coolantarrangement from hood plumbingor a lab circulator. This capabilitymakes overnight drying of DMSOsamples easy and convenientthrough unattended continuouschilling of the cold trap. For thoseusers without chilled coolantcapability, an optional PolyScienceIP-60 Immersion Cooler is availablefrom Modular SFC.The Centrifan PE is a nomaintenance,sample-safe, andreliable companion to traditionallaboratory evaporators and forimplementing student-safe, lowcostevaporation for instructionallaboratory curricula. The closedsystem makes the Centrifan PE agood choice for harsh inorganicchemistry, cold room operations,toxic compounds, radioisotopes,flavors, fragrances, and otherchemical entities that causeproblems with vacuum andnitrogen systems.The six-vial capacity of thetypical rotor also makes theCentrifan PE a companion for FlashLC platforms, where collection ofthe compound of interest occursin the same few sample vials. Drydownof those specific fractionscan begin immediately as theFlash LC is prepared for the nextinjection. Finally, because theCentrifan PE collects all the solventvapor that it generates, it is a farmore ecologically responsible toolthan typical nitrogen blow-downsolutions.With a small 8-inch-by-12-inchfootprint and only 18 inches high,the Centrifan PE is an integratedevaporation system that needsonly a fume arm to catch residualvapors for the short times thatthe lid is open. Seven rotoroptions are available toaccommodate 20, 30, and 40 mLScintillation vials, 1.6 mL Eppendorftubes, 4 mL (1 dram) vials,16x100mm test tubes, and 1.8mLAgilent vials.The Centrifan PE PersonalEvaporator was developed byModular SFC.Visit Quasar Instruments atBooth 719.New AutomatedHomogenizer &Liquid HandlingSystemThe Omni LH96 AutomatedWorkstation combines multiplesample prep steps into oneautomated platform. The patenteddesign features multi-samplehomogenizing, liquid handling,pipetting, and sample weighing ina space-saving footprint that fitsinside most fume hoods.The unit is customizable andworks with Omni Tip plastic probeswith eliminating sample carryoverand cross-contamination. The LH96offers time savings over traditionalmanual sample prep methods,completing in minutes what usedto take hours, while minimizing thepossibility of human error betweensamples. It also saves money byeliminating the need for multipledevices.Visit Omni International atBooth 3904.Space-saving Range of Lab Equipment ApplicationsThe clinical chemistry industry hasseen tremendous advancementsin the areas of throughput,accuracy and lower operatingcosts. The fluidic engines of theseinstruments are a critical pieceof this progress. Parker PrecisionFluidics offers solutions that helpadvance this technology, offeringaccurate microfluidic control andrepeatable results in compact,lightweight components andsystems.Whether equipment is movingthe sample, reagents, bleach orwaste, Precision Fluidics valvesand pumps can solve applicationrequirements. Its waste pumpsremove processed samples andare highly inert, providing long,reliable life, while Parker valvesoffer chemical compatibility andconsistent flow and pressure.Parker’s engineers designcomponents to help save space andmaintenance costs and to maximizeperformance. More equipmentmanufacturers turn to Parker whenquality and reliability are critical totheir instrument.Pumpsn Waste Pumps: LTC & LTC IISLiquid Diaphragm Pumps: Flowup to 1.2 lpm; max pressure30 psi, max vacuum 20 in Hg;chemically inert materials; andbrushed and brushless versionsn Flow up to 11 lpm; pressure upto 25 psi, vacuum to 25 in Hg;brushed and brushless versionsValvesn Sample/Reagent Control: LQX12Isolation Valve: 20-secondresponse time; low deadvolume; maniford mountable;and particulate tolerantn Harsh Reagents/Highly Inert/Cleaning, Series 1&2: Inertisolation PTFE valves; chemicalcompatibility; response time

28 PITTCON TODAY :: TUESDAY :: March 13 2012 :: OrlandoA High-throughput CD Measurement SystemSolution forSolid PhaseExtractionNeedsSiliCycle’snewSiliaPrepXfamily ofpolymericSPEcartridgesand wellplates (HLB,JASCO is featuring its new High-Throughput Circular Dichroism(CD) Measurement System duringPittcon 2012. The system automatesCD and UV/Visible Absorbancemeasurements for large numbersof samples. A third detectionoption also allows simultaneousfluorescence measurement ofthe samples. An innovative flowsystem coupled with the ASU-800 autosampler offers precisemicro sampling and eliminatescomplications typically associatedwith automated CD measurements.With user-defined sampling sequencesand data-handling, JASCO’ssoftware automatically conductsthe entire CD measurement andstores the desired data. The storeddata includes three-dimensionalinterval data that can be used forcomprehensive spectral analysis, aswell as collective analysis of proteinsecondary structures. Additionally,optional use of a dedicated Peltieraccessory enables temperature andwavelength scanning capabilities,which makes for fully automatedmelting experiments for DNA/proteinanalysis.Top features include: automatedmeasurements, dedicated software,easily generated measurementsequences, temperature controlmeasurement with ramping,sample cooling in auto-sampler, andautomated data handling.Visit JASCO at Booth 1407.DVB, SCX,SAX, WCX & WAX) will provide asolution for solid phase extractionneeds. The SiliaPrepX presents lotto-lotreproducibility, permittingclean extraction, reducing theionic suppression, and increasingthe selectivity for LC-MS/MSapplications.SiliCycle has a variety ofSPE cartridges for a range ofapplications.Visit SiliCycle at Booth 1641.

30 PITTCON TODAY :: TUESDAY :: March 13 2012 :: OrlandoSmooth Gas Mass Flow Control in ReachSierra Instruments is featuring itsnew SmartTrak 100 High Pressuremass flow meter at the PittconExpo. The 100 High Pressures is thelatest addition to Sierra’s awardwinningSmartTrak 100 and 50Series of mass flow meters andcontrollers.“The result of over a decade ofuser feedback on earlier versions,our 100 Series mass flow metersand controllers deliver the kind ofintelligent control, independenceand flexibility that leadingcompanies and growth enterpriseswill need to take advantage of thehuge opportunities we see on thehorizon,” Sierra president MatthewOlin said. “Our 50 Series is idealfor OEMs. They share the sameadvanced core sensor technologyas the 100 Series, but they are nowavailable at nearly half the price.”Reliable, stable and smooth gasmass flow control is now withinreach as a result of the proprietarySierra Frictionless-Hovering ValveTechnology inside every Smart-Trak100 and 50. Users can experiencethe most advanced direct-actingcontrol valve available, andunlike other valves, it has shut-offcapability.With Sierra’s Smart-Trak100 series, customers can adjustcalibration in the field for any ofthe 10 pre-programmed Dial-A-Gasgasses. The Pilot Module control/readout interface allows customersto view and adjust critical controlfunctions at any time.The performance/priceadvantage of the Sierra 50 Serieswas made possible by reducing thenumber of mass flow controllerparts by almost 50 percent andautomating calibration aroundslightly reduced accuracy. Theirmodular design means customerscan add communications, displaysor future functionality as needed.Sierra has streamlined delivery bystocking the seven most commonflow ranges. OEM’s that buy involume will see deeper pricereductions.Visit Sierra Instruments at Booth2327.

32 PITTCON TODAY :: TUESDAY :: March 13 2012 :: Orlando Orlando :: March 13 2012 :: TUESDAY :: PITTCON TODAY 33New CIA Advantage for Canister Analysis of Air Toxics LaunchedMarkes International (Llantrisant,UK), which provides thermaldesorption (TD) technology andinnovation, is launching a newinstrument, the CIA Advantage, atPittcon 2012.Designed for the analysis ofvolatile organic compounds (VOCs)in air and gas that is sampled usingcanisters, the CIA Advantage allowsanalytical chemists to analyse awide range of analyte concentrationswithout dilution, saving timeand meeting an industry need formore flexible solutions.Due to the inbuilt sorbenttube functionality, the instrumenthas the capacity to analyze anextended range of compounds whileimproving workflow productivity.CIA Advantage systemsare compliant with the U.S.Environmental Protection AgencyMethod TO-15, allowing users tohave confidence in results.Traditionally, canisters havebeen used to analyze ambientair samples. However, they areincreasingly being applied toother analyses, such as vapourintrusion and soil gas studies.As a result, there is a need forinstrumentation that has thecapacity to manage a widerrange of sample concentrations.Additionally, the harmful effects oflow-level exposure to hazardous airpollutants, such as “air toxics,” onhuman health are being increasinglyrecognized and consequently,analytical laboratories usingcanisters are required to detect everlowerlevels of analytes.The CIA Advantage is a singlesystem that can handle componentconcentrations ranging fromppt to low-percent levels usinga combination of loop-sampling,large-volume sampling and theability to split sample flows,presenting a time-efficientand cost-effective solution.With cryogen-free operation,the CIA Advantage avoids the costof liquid cryogen, while the heatedinternal lines and efficient purgesteps combine to avoid the problemof carryover, even with less volatileanalytes. This negligible carryovermeans that canister analysis can beconfidently undertaken on samplesof unknown concentration, facilitatingautomation and therefore increasingproductivity. The CIA Advantageis equipped to prevent iceformation, creating a robust systemand minimizing downtime.Markes specializes in themanufacture and supply of cryogenfreeTD instrumentation, samplingaccessories and consumablesfor VOC and SVOC monitoring.Markes’ global customerbase includes major industry,government agencies, academia,and the service laboratory sector.Visit Markes at Booths 1780 and1781.Companies’PartnershipRounds OutIndustryPortfolioAB SCIEX, at the forefront of themass spectrometry industry, isexpanding in the chromatographyspace with the talks about theevolution of the LC/MS industryand the company’s partnershipwith Phenomenex.It is launching AB SCIEX4500 series as the industry’s newworkhorse mass spectrometrytechnology for routine quantitationand screening. Combined with thisnext-generation technology is itsnew Eksigent ekspert ultraLC 100series, rounding out its portfolio ofLC/MS/MS workflows.These new systems are the onlyanalytical flow UHPLC systemsdesigned specifically for use withAB SCIEX mass spectrometers,offering the highest UHPLCperformance available in a fullyintegrated LC/MS/MS solution forunrivaled, total system value.Building its technologyleadership in the instrumentationmarket, the company continuesto provide best-in-class solutionsfor bioanalysis and peptidequantitation and work closely withacademic researchers, especiallythrough its new AcademicPartnership Program. Additionally,it is gaining traction in food safetytesting and clinical research andalso investing in emerging markets,such as China, India and Brazil.As the LC/MS industry evolves,the integration of qualitative andquantitative analysis continuesto be a major driver of change inthis industry, said Rainer Blair,president of AB SCIEX, adding thatTripleTOF technology as a goodexample. “Scientists want faster,more reliable results today morethan ever, so we are also seeingkeen interest in next-generationtechnologies,” he said.Visit AB SCIEX at Booth 2819.

34 PITTCON TODAY :: TUESDAY :: March 13 2012 :: OrlandoMiniature NIR Spectrometer Systems for MultivariateComponent AnalysisStellarNet now offers miniatureNIR spectrometer systemsequipped with light sources,sampling accessories, and powerfulmultivariate software for real-timecomponent analysis of just aboutany type of sample.Scientific breakthroughs overthe past several decades have madeNIRs one of the most powerfultools for research, especially inindustries, such as food and drug,chemical, oil and gas, and plastics.This technique has been limitedto non-portable applicationsdue to instrument size, fragility,complicated software, and cost.StellarNet’s main NIRspectrometer models include theDWARF-Star (900-1700nm) andDWARF-Star X (900-2300nm), bothof which are smaller than previousversions, designed with no movingparts and measuring in at just 5x3x2inches. High performance TECcooled InGaAs detector arrays areoffered in 512 or 1024 pixel options,producing spectral resolutionsdown to 1.25nm.The company’s spectroscopysoftware, SpectraWiz, and customizableSpectraWiz LabVIEW aredesigned to accept multivariate calibrationmethods using add-on ADK(Application Development Kit).This allows for real-time componentanalysis, display, and data logging.The systems can be configuredto measure the absorbance ofliquids or the reflectance of solidsand powders. Systems can betailored for any specific application.For example, StellarNet NIRsystems could be used in the field tomonitor fresh produce for moistureand soluble solids, providing moreinformation on ripening stages.Reflectance measurements onincoming raw materials couldprovide valuable information aboutsample purity. In the dairy industry,melamine adulterated samples canbe differentiated from certifiedmilk, making low cost and portableinstrumentation extremely usefulin reducing sample contamination.Likewise, the fuel and ethanolindustry will be revolutionizedby improved analysis methodsfor incoming grains for moisture,starch, and proteins.Visit StellarNet at Booth 1051.

36 PITTCON TODAY :: TUESDAY :: March 13 2012 :: Orlando Orlando :: March 13 2012 :: TUESDAY :: PITTCON TODAY 37Workshopson BiofuelsAnalysis and NewApplications forUHPLCPhenomenex, which researchesand manufactures advancedtechnologies for the separationsciences, will present twoworkshops at Pittcon 2012.“UHPLC Beyond ReversedPhase: Expanding ApplicationAreas Beyond Small Molecules”will be presented on Wednesdayat 8 am in Room 308C. Speakersinclude industry experts fromGenentech, Innovative DNATechnologies, Mankind, Waters,and Phenomenex. Innovators inchromatography will discuss theimpacts of recent advances inUHPLC instrument and columntechnology on characterization ofproteins, oligonucleotides and otherbiologically relevant analytes.“Analytical and Spectroscopic Advancesand Their Impact on BiofuelAnalysis” will be presented on Thursdayat 8 am in Room 313. Speakersfrom Phenomenex and Shimadzuwill discuss the current state of theart in analytical techniques for biofuelsresearch and production, as wellas new advances.Complete agendas can be foundon the Pittcon website underTechnical Program/TechnicalSessions. There is no additionalcharge for registered Pittconconferees.Phenomenex is committedto developing novel analyticalchemistry solutions that solvethe separation and purificationchallenges of researchers inindustrial, clinical, governmentand academic laboratories.From drug discovery andpharmaceutical development todisease diagnosis, food safety,and environmental analysis,Phenomenex chromatographysolutions accelerate science andhelp researchers improve globalhealth and well-being.Visit Phenomenex at Booth1549.From Dasgupta page 6What do you like to do in yourspare time? Hobbies? Sports?Write Poetry? Sing/Dance?Read things of no redeemable value.What do you consider the topthree scientific breakthroughs—current or past?Discovery and deliberate creation offire; systematic cultivation of crops;and the concept of zero.What is your advice to20-somethings now trying tobuild careers in science?You have caught me on a day thatmy optimism about a scientificcareer, especially in academia(the only career I have known) isrunning low on gas. I am a little(that’s a lie—a lot) dispirited inthe all-encompassing emphasison getting money than actualaccomplishments that is pervasivein most academic environmentstoday and the emphasis onpackaging than content. If someMBA or lawyer is going to be youruniversity president and dictatewhat you should be aspiring to, youmight as well forget about scienceand study law or business. Thereality is that people are driven toscience because they are smittenby it, not because someone gavethem sage advice. And when youare in love, you are driven by thatcondition, rational or irrational. Isay to 20-somethings that whateveryou do, may you be fortunateenough to be in love with whatyou do.What is your greatest strength?What is your greatest weakness?Perseverance. Impatience.What are three things mostpeople don’t know about you?Yes. And indeed I would like tokeep them that way.What is the next scientific breakthroughyou would like to seesucceed?A cure for cancer—this one diseasetakes too many out in an untimelyfashion. n

38 PITTCON TODAY :: TUESDAY :: March 13 2012 :: Orlando Orlando :: March 13 2012 :: TUESDAY :: PITTCON TODAY 39From Haynes page 8 From Employment page 4Who was or is your mentor(s) orthe person you most admire—and why?Richard Van Duyne was my PhDadvisor, and he has been unconditionallysupportive of my scientific trajectory.He is also a scientist with “bigideas” (that sometimes sound crazy tothe graduate students who work withhim) that has inspired me to aim forchallenging scientific problems as well.If you were not now involved inyour current scientific pursuitwhat other profession would youlike to follow?Every time I hear an epidemiologistspeak, part of me wishes that Iwas trained in that field. I love themacroscale view they take and theircritical role in public health.What do you like to do in yourspare time? Hobbies? Sports?Write Poetry? Sing/Dance?My favorite hobby is running urbanscavenger hunt races. I do thison a team with some of my graduatestudents, and we have actuallyfinished near the top in many racesand even run in national championships.My favorite race is the “GreatUrban Race,” and I wish there wereone in Orlando this week.What is your advice to20-somethings now trying tobuild careers in science?Work as hard as you can to builda resume that nobody can deny. Thiswill give you the freedom to go afterwhatever scientific pursuit interestsyou most. Also, don’t hesitate to collaborateand be generous in sharingcredit with your collaborators.What is your greatest strength?What is your greatest weakness?I think my greatest strength ismy ability to surround myself withpeople smarter than I am and appreciatethe wisdom and/or creativitythat they bring into my life. Mygreatest weakness is that I sometimesjump too quickly from task totask, not allowing myself to think asdeeply about something or someoneas I should. n“We prefer the face-to-faceinterviews because we can meet thecandidates and get an idea of theirdepth of knowledge,” Lamere said.Rhodes Technologies did nothave any openings last year butcurrently has five jobs posted. TheCoventry, RI-based company is inan expansion mode and is lookingfor analytical chemists with fiveyears of experience in stabilitytesting.“This is a great opportunityto have access to a wide rangeof candidates,” said Deb Shell,associate director of humanresources for Rhodes Technologies.“We often find a better fit when wemeet in person, rather than readinga resume or interviewing over thetelephone.”Drew Manica, program managerat SABIC in Pittsfield, MA saidhe was amazed at the number ofapplicants for the seven openingshe is hoping to fill for analytical labchemists.“I had 30 emails since yesterdayand I’m surprised at how early theystarted applying,” Manica said. “Peoplewere sending resumes before Ieven unpacked my bags on Sunday.”A free Career InformationCenter is being offered for the firsttime this year to answer questionsabout interviewing, give tips onnetworking, and help prepareresumes. Career counselors areavailable until 5 pm today in Room315A to assist job seekers.Caleb Smathers, a senior atWestminster College in NewWilmington, PA, registeredwith the Employment BureauSunday and hopes to find a jobin environmental chemistry ortoxicology.Abraham Badu said he came toPittcon to find a job. He graduatesin May from Purdue Universitywith a degree in analyticalchemistry and wants to findemployment in the pharmaceuticalindustry.“I’m more likely to get aninterview here than online,” he said.“I have an interview Tuesday andhope to land a job before I leave.”

40 PITTCON TODAY :: TUESDAY :: March 13 2012 :: Orlando Orlando :: March 13 2012 :: TUESDAY :: PITTCON TODAY 41“I’m here tointroduce ourJapanese companyto the UnitedStates and getmore informationon bio sales.”Masahiko Ikeno,attending hisfirst conferencein the UnitedStatesMasuda MedicalEquipment,Kyoto-City,Japan“This conference is so interesting and dynamic—everything Ineed is right here in this building.”Patricia FigueroaHer company publishes pharmaceutical magazinesMexico City, Mexico“I’m thrilled to network with so many people my age.”Ashley Blystone, senior studentWestminster College, New Wilmington, PA“I’m here to see otherpeople’s cutting edgeresearch and compareit to my own.”Venetia LylesAnalytical chemistrystudentLouisiana StateUniversity, BatonRouge, LA“This is amazing and really, really big.”Ana CastroChemical engineering studentUniversity of North Florida, Jacksonville“We always find new and interestingequipment at this conference.”Winrich BatiGuill-BernPasig, Philippines

42 PITTCON TODAY :: TUESDAY :: March 13 2012 :: OrlandoA d v e r t i s e r s ’ I n d e xAB SCIEX, Booth 2819 ....................3KNF Neuberger, Booth 2080 .............17Sierra Instruments, Booth 2327 ...........7Analtech, Booth 3326 ...................34Labindia Instruments, Booth 3649 ........35Spectro Incorporated, Booth 1573 ........13Carl Zeiss Microscopy, Booth 1203 ........36Metrohm USA, Booth 2219 ................9Springer, Booth 1005 ...................37Chemical Heritage FND, Booth 4706 ......34Parker Precision Fluidics, Booth 3659 .....15StellarNet, Booth 1051 ...................8Chemplex Industries, Booth 3708 .........16PHOTONIS, Booth 2070 ..................28TandD US, Booth 1166 ..................26Cole-Parmer, Booth 3619 ...............37PreeKem Scientific, Booth 1370 ..........39Thermo Scientific, Booth 2665 ...Back CoverEMD Millipore, Booth 2259 ..............11Proton OnSite, Booth 3959 ...............33Torion Technologies, Booth 3523 .........32Gilson, Booth 3519 .....................39Rigaku, Booth 967 ...................13, 36Voltage Multipliers, Booth 3632 ..........33Hanna Instruments, Booth 2959 ...........2Sedere, Booth 3635 .....................18Waters Corporation, Booth 2267 .......22–23Hitachi High Technologies, Booth 2929 ....31Senova Systems, Booth 2482 .............15Wheaton Industries, Booth 1840 ..........27Inorganic Ventures, Booth 2130 ..........30SFC Fluidics, Booth 3763 ................27Wiley, Booth 2504 ......................43JASCO, Booth 1407 .....................19Shimadzu, Booth 1806 ..................29YMC America, Booth 1427 ...............38