The position is located within the Administrative Management Branch (AMB), Intramural Research Program (IRP), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The position provides direct scientific pharmacy support to Scientific Branches and fulfill the administrative and scientific mission of the IRP and NIDA.

Duties

Independently design and conduct clinical research. Actively collaborate with in-house staff and clinical researchers in the design and implementation of research protocols, collection of data, and in analysis and interpretation of results. Monitor active investigational studies to ensure policies concerning use of investigational drugs are being followed. Serve as authoritative consultant with direct interaction and communication with patients to obtain complete drug histories. Design, conduct and participate in studies, audits and evaluations concerning drug utilization. Serve as pharmacy liaison with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other staff on units to resolve drug related problems. Design and conduct interdisciplinary educational programs in the area of drug therapy. Independently interface with physicians in the design of drug treatment plans.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Active current license as a Pharmacist required.
• Position requires Education. Please submit transcripts.
• Applicants must be able to distinguish basic colors.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Pharmacist, GS-0660 position, you must have: A. a doctoral degree in Pharmacy that is recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained; AND B. an active, current license as a pharmacist in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; In addition, in order to qualify for a Pharmacist, GS-0660 at the GS-12 level: You must have at least one year of professional pharmacy experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: providing inpatient pharmacy services and preparing the complete range of sterile products (parenteral, enteral, and parenteral nutrition, and intravenous additives); identifying and preventing drug reactions or interactions; ensuring correct labeling, handling and storage of pharmaceutical products; advising physicians of possible safety issues; compounding drugs as prescribed, including IV and chemotherapy drugs. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12489638

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Nathaniel Balsley
• Email: [email protected]