Join Us At Synthonics, Inc in Blacksburg, Virginia!

Ph.D Chemist/Senior Scientist

Synthonics Inc. has an immediate opening for a Ph.D Chemist/Senior Scientist with a degree in synthetic inorganic chemistry with proven expertise in metal coordination chemistry.   Requires 3+ years experience in synthesis, characterization, and purification of coordination compounds and expertise in NMR, FTIR, Mass Spectrometry, and X-ray Crystallography.  Working knowledge of dissociation constants, binding constants, partition coefficients and Raman Spectroscopy is beneficial.  Preference will be given to candidates with experience in metal based drugs,  pharmacology, or who have worked in the pharmaceutical industry.

We are a specialty pharmaceutical development company located in Blacksburg, Virginia.  Through application of our proprietary method of pharmaceutical structure modification, our technology can improve stability, bioavailability or toxicity problems associated with currently marketed products.  Interested candidates can fax their curriculum vitae to Stan Wise at (540) 443-3646 or e-mail to swise@synthonicsinc.com.

Research Scientist:

Synthonics, Inc., a specialty pharmaceuticals company based in Blacksburg, VA is currently seeking a Research Scientist to assist drug discovery scientists in the experimental design of pre-clinical animal trials for therapeutic compounds. The qualified candidate will be responsible for pharmacokinetic studies involving laboratory animals. The specific tasks include dosing, anesthesia, collection of samples, performing some basic surgical techniques, recording of data, and presentation of results in the appropriate form to the scientists. Educational requirements; Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience in Animal Science, Biology, or related discipline with a minimum of 2 years animal handling experience.  Certification as Animal technician or LAT/LATG preferred. Chemistry lab experience highly desirable.  For immediate consideration please submit your resume via e-mail to: rcwise@synthonicsinc.com or by fax to: (540) 443-3646; attn: Rachel Wise.  No phone calls please.