Do you have experience providing compounds and natural products for evaluation? If so, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (DCTD), Developmental Therapeutics Program (DTP), Drug Synthesis and Chemistry Branch (DSCB), is seeking to fill a Chemist position. As a Chemist, you will be supporting the DSCB, with responsibility for providing guidance in chemistry in support of developmental therapeutics for cancer research. Apply today!

Duties

Applies the principles, theories, and practices of organic and medicinal chemistry, project management in support of the NCI/DTP mission, which includes acquisition of synthetics and pure natural products, ensuring the integrity of the compound collection, and overseeing a contractual mechanism that facilitates the receipt, storage, and inward/outward flow of test articles from the NCI Chemotherapeutics Agents Repository (NCI CAR). Advises on the synthesis of organic small-molecule compounds of biological interest in support of the discovery of anticancer agents. Analyzes complex synthetic organic and medicinal chemistry data. Reviews pertinent scientific literature and analyzes analytical data to assess quality, purity, and veracity of structures for agents acquired via purchase or synthesis for evaluation in NCI-supported assessments. Participates as a member of project teams and interacts with members of the Program/Division, as well as with scientists in universities and industry both domestic and foreign to promote program objectives. Makes presentations at meetings and conferences on new project developments in the field of chemical expertise.

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.
• Position requires Education. Please submit your transcript.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-14 level if you meet the following qualification requirements: Educational Requirement: In order to qualify for a 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 Requirement: In addition, in order to qualify for a Chemist position, at the GS-14 level, you must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: analyzing synthetic organic and medicinal chemistry data; coordinating contract programs in support of discovery of anticancer agents; advising on the synthesis of medicinal chemistry data; presenting scientific literature for chemistry data. 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/12633468

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: Brenda Brockwell
• Phone: 301-435-5724
• Email: brockweb@mail.nih.gov