Daily Pump Trap: 6/16/15 edition

Good morning! A few of the industrial positions posted on C&EN Jobs:

Middleton, WI: United Suppliers is looking for a B.S./M.S. research chemist; looks to be agricultural formulations.

Heh: I am terribly, terribly amused that both DrinkSavvy and Undercover Colors are in search of chemists.

DrinkSavvy: DrinkSavvy is a startup company that's currently collaborating with a top university in the development of a proprietary, patented material that integrates molecular sensors into straws, stirrers, and cups to detect "date-rape drugs" such as GHB, Ketamine, and Rohypnol in order to provide individuals with an indication of the presence of these illicit drugs in their beverages and, ultimately, end drug-facilitated crimes. We are currently searching for an experienced Ph.D. level Chemist / Materials Scientist with extensive experience in R&D and project management to fill the role of CTO.  

Undercover Colors: Undercover Colors is a Raleigh, NC technology startup developing nail polish that changes color when it comes in contact with date rape drugs in a spiked drink. The company, which has raised over $1 million and been featured on Good Morning America and The New York Times, is now looking to add a Senior Product Development Chemist to its team. 

The ideal candidate will have experience that spans conceptualization of novel analyte detection methods, experimental design for rigorous testing of the method, prototype design, and method validation. Additionally, the candidate should exhibit outstanding perseverance, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills.

I'm pretty skeptical of both of these startups' claimed technology, but hey, that's what a startup is for!

Studio City, CA: PTP Group looking for a polymer chemist, seems like: "Head Research Chemist with PTP Group Americas, Inc. in Studio City to oversee a team of scientists and researchers conducting qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses and experiments relating to the
mechanical properties of PET-MTM resin."

Los Angeles, CA: Pharmaco-Kinesis Corporation is looking for a manager to develop their key technology:

Specifically, the candidate will guide the development of new platform procedures to optimally functionalize the Company’s biosensor with proteins and/or nucleic acids for use in the detection of target bio-conjugate molecules by electrical impedance measurements. The candidate will be expected to oversee operations of a wet chemistry laboratory and manage the activities of research assistants reporting to him/her.

Ph.D. in organic chemistry, electrochemical experience desired.

TIL "toxinology" is an actual word: Batelle (Frederick, MD) is looking for a M.S./Ph.D. toxinology research scientist.

Huh: Whoever "Ashley 332" is, she's wanting to hire a chemical technician.