David Szabo
@davidszabo
Medicinal chemist and computational researcher advancing drug discovery via retrosynthesis and modeling.
What I'm looking for
I am a medicinal chemist with hands-on experience in organic synthesis, analytical characterization (NMR, HPLC), API scale-up support, and computational chemistry research. With over seven years in chemistry roles and ongoing MSc studies in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry, I synthesize and model novel compounds and pursue self-directed computational projects using open-source tools.
My background spans industry, academia, and the arts—ranging from junior research chemistry at Semmelweis University to chemical technician work at SONEAS and long-term roles supporting music institutions—bringing interdisciplinary creativity, meticulous documentation, and collaborative problem-solving to pharmaceutical research.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Researcher
Self-employed
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Conduct in silico research on organic compounds using open-source computational chemistry tools and self-directed study to model reactions and molecular properties.
Front Desk Receptionist
Budapest Music Center
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Managed front desk operations and guest services, improving customer experience during daily operations and supporting administrative tasks across the centre.
Chemical Technician
SONEAS Chemicals Ltd.
Mar 2023 - Jan 2024 (10 months)
Assisted lead chemists on API scale-up and discovery projects by synthesizing small-quantity final products and evaluating analytical results to ensure quality.
Front Desk Receptionist
Budapest Music Center
Nov 2017 - Mar 2023 (5 years 4 months)
Provided reception and customer service support over a five-year period, managing visitor interactions and administrative duties to support centre operations.
Voluntary Junior Research Chemist
Semmelweis University
Feb 2019 - Sep 2021 (2 years 7 months)
Synthesized photoactivatable quinoline derivatives and preparative indole compounds, characterizing products with NMR and HPLC to support R&D and thesis work.
Data Processing Technician
Budapest Music Center
Jan 2015 - Oct 2017 (2 years 9 months)
Processed and managed data workflows to support centre operations, ensuring accuracy and timely handling of administrative records and reports.
Event and Brand Manager
Museum of Applied Arts
Jan 2013 - Jun 2014 (1 year 5 months)
Organized six major fairs hosting ~125 vendors each and ~20,000 visitors, and managed museum shop communications and branded graphic materials.
Shop Manager
Museum of Applied Arts
Mar 2012 - Nov 2012 (8 months)
Managed shop finance, inventory and vendor relations for books and jewelry, preparing sales statements and coordinating with artists and authors.
Accompanist
Mari Jászai Theatre
Jun 2009 - Nov 2009 (5 months)
Provided musical accompaniment and coaching for a children's musical, rehearsing performers and supporting nearly 100 performances during the season.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Master's degree, Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
2022 -
Pursuing a Master's degree in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry with coursework and research focused on pharmaceutical engineering and computational chemistry.
Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
2015 - 2022
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, including a BSc thesis and research work involving synthesis and characterization of organic compounds.
Franz Liszt Academy of Music
Bachelor of Arts, Music Performance
2008 - 2010
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance (organ), including performance and accompanying experience.
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