Do you have experience serving as a reviewer of analytical assay and quality control documents, and evaluating progress of clinical program needs for drug supplies for toxicology studies and human clinical trials? If so, the National Cancer Institute is seeking to fill a Supervisory Chemist position. As a Supervisory Chemist, you will be supporting the drug discovery and development programs and contract-driven therapeutics program. Apply today!

Duties

Serves as Chief of the DSCB. Determines the overall requirements for materials by the DTP and investigates, reviews, evaluates, and approves proposed and current projects of professional staff Supervises and furnishes policy and procedural guidance to staff; sets priorities including establishing short and long-range plans; prepares schedules for completion of work, evaluates performance of subordinates; gives advice, counsel or instructions on matters related to strategic planning, evaluation, science policy analysis, and administrative matters Directs and manages efforts to develop and maintain sources for acquiring preselected compounds with unique structural features and biological activity; to acquire compounds for the in vitro and in vivo evaluations Performs research to optimize synthetic processes, to design and develop improved analogs of existing drugs; and to explore new classes of chemicals as potential preclinical candidates. Selects compounds for synthesis based on chemical, physical, and biological rationale. Directs and collaborates on the operation, maintenance, and improvement of the chemical information system (CIS). Prepares programs of research which are submitted to the Associate Director, DTP, and the Director, DCTD Ensures the supply of bulk drugs that are used to prepare the final dosage forms for preclinical toxicology studies and human clinical trials Manages the technical and scientific aspects of large-scale chemical and drug preparation contracts for anti-cancer drugs Coordinates with DCTD clinical program leaders to evaluate progress of clinical and project programs need for drug supplies Prepares scientific reviews of accomplishments and their implications for presentations to scientific advisors and reviewers or for publications Serves as the final reviewer of analytical assay and quality control documents to ensure product quality and stability Participates in symposia and discussions of cancer research topics with national and international leaders in the field

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.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet the following requirements: Educational Requirement: In order to qualify for a Supervisory Chemist, GS-1320 position, you must have completed the requirements for a bachelor's or graduate or higher degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics OR a combination of education and experience course work equivalent to a major as shown above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Additional Specialized Experience: In addition, in order to qualify for a Supervisory Chemist position, at the GS-15 level, you must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: ensuring supply of bulk drugs used to prepare final dosage forms for toxicology studies; evaluating chemical and drug preparation contracts for drugs; evaluating progress of clinical program needs for drug supplies; reviewing analytical assay and quality control documents to ensure product quality; and participating in symposia and discussions of research topics. 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. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12555226

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: Debbie Breedlove
• Phone: 301-402-5059
• Email: [email protected]