SynTech makes new appointment in Analytical Chemistry

Dr. Frank White
Dr. Frank White

SynTech Research is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Frank White as Manager of Analytical Chemistry at its laboratories in Stilwell, Kansas, effective 14 March 2016.  Frank will focus on the further development and expansion of our analytical chemistry operations, providing environmental chemistry support to field residue and ecotoxicology studies.

Frank has a BS in Chemistry from The University of North Carolina and a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Indiana University.  Over the past 25+ years he has held scientific, program management and leadership positions in Dow AgroSciences, Eli Lilly and Company, and ABC Laboratories, where he has provided product support from early R&D to commercialization.

Scott Ward, Director of SynTech Research Laboratory Services, stated “Frank will bring the perfect complement of technical skills and laboratory management experience to our operations in Kansas.  His large corporate Agrochemical/ Pharmaceutical and CRO experience will be a great addition to our team as SynTech Research continues the growth of its global laboratory operations.”

Dr White can be contacted at: fwhite@syntechresearch.com.

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