- Position Title
- Toxicologist
- Agency
- Food and Drug Administration
- Announcement Number
- FDA-CRT-18-DE-10238248 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, June 25, 2018 to Monday, July 9, 2018
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Do you wish to be considered under a CTAP (Career Transition Assistance Plan) eligibility?
You may qualify for CTAP eligibility if all of the statements apply to you:
To verify your eligibility for CTAP:
You must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action showing position, tenure code, grade & step, and full name/DOB/SSN.
You may qualify for CTAP eligibility if all of the statements apply to you:
- You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy.
- You have been (or will be) involuntarily separated from the agency advertising this position, due to a reduction-in-force.
- You are applying to a position that is at (or below) the grade level of the position separated from.
- You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position separated from.
- Your last performance rating of record is at least "fully successful" or equivalent.
To verify your eligibility for CTAP:
You must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action showing position, tenure code, grade & step, and full name/DOB/SSN.
3.
Do you wish to be considered under the Schedule A eligibility for people with disabilities?
You may qualify for this eligibility if you have a severe physical, psychiatric, or intellectual disability, that limits one (or more) of your life functions, and qualifies based on Schedule A provisions. You can read more about Schedule A on the USAJOBS website. Learn more about this eligibility on the Individuals with Disabilities page on USAJOBS...
To verify your eligibility:
You must provide appropriate medical documentation, such as a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition, fitness to work, and any related work restrictions. This documentation must be provided with your application. You will not be able to provide this documentation once the vacancy announcement closes.
You may qualify for this eligibility if you have a severe physical, psychiatric, or intellectual disability, that limits one (or more) of your life functions, and qualifies based on Schedule A provisions. You can read more about Schedule A on the USAJOBS website. Learn more about this eligibility on the Individuals with Disabilities page on USAJOBS...
To verify your eligibility:
You must provide appropriate medical documentation, such as a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition, fitness to work, and any related work restrictions. This documentation must be provided with your application. You will not be able to provide this documentation once the vacancy announcement closes.
4.
Do you wish to be considered under the ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan) eligibility?
You may qualify for ICTAP if all of the following statements apply to you:
To verify your eligibility for ICTAP:
You must submit a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action, showing the agency, position held, tenure and appointment codes, and full biographical information (name, DOB, and SSN).
You may qualify for ICTAP if all of the following statements apply to you:
- You are located in the same local commuting area of the position being advertised.
- You were (or will be) separated from a position at an agency outside of the FDA due to a reduction-in-force.
- You are applying to a position that is at (or below) the grade level of the position from which you have been (or will be) separated.
- You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you have been (or will be) separated.
- Your last performance rating of record is at least "fully successful" or equivalent.
To verify your eligibility for ICTAP:
You must submit a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action, showing the agency, position held, tenure and appointment codes, and full biographical information (name, DOB, and SSN).
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VETERANS PREFERENCE INFORMATION
The vacancy you are applying to is being advertised under Delegated Examining (Category Rating) procedures, in accordance with Title 5 of the US Code. Veterans and certain military spouses are able to receive a preference eligibility based on prior military service, disability, or survivorship. You can read more about each eligibility option by clicking the links below. If you answer "yes" to this question, you are indicating that you have read and understand the supporting documentation requirements, and that you will provide these supporting documents in your application. Missing or inaccurate supporting documents may result in your preference claim being adjudicated as ineligible. It's very important that you make the correct selection and provide the required information and documentation for us to verify any claim you submit.
There are three types of Veterans Preference:
See the FedsHireVets Job Seekers page for more information on how preference is applied, how to claim a preference, and what documentation you may need to supply.
You can also check out the USAJOBS Veterans site as well.
Having reviewed this information, do you intend to claim any kind of spousal or veterans preference in your application to this announcement?
The vacancy you are applying to is being advertised under Delegated Examining (Category Rating) procedures, in accordance with Title 5 of the US Code. Veterans and certain military spouses are able to receive a preference eligibility based on prior military service, disability, or survivorship. You can read more about each eligibility option by clicking the links below. If you answer "yes" to this question, you are indicating that you have read and understand the supporting documentation requirements, and that you will provide these supporting documents in your application. Missing or inaccurate supporting documents may result in your preference claim being adjudicated as ineligible. It's very important that you make the correct selection and provide the required information and documentation for us to verify any claim you submit.
There are three types of Veterans Preference:
- Disabled (10-point preference eligible)
- Non-Disabled (5-point preference eligible)
- Sole Survivorship (0-point preference eligible)
See the FedsHireVets Job Seekers page for more information on how preference is applied, how to claim a preference, and what documentation you may need to supply.
You can also check out the USAJOBS Veterans site as well.
Having reviewed this information, do you intend to claim any kind of spousal or veterans preference in your application to this announcement?
Preferences
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Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Assessment 1
If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, if a determination is made that you have inflated your responses, you may be deemed ineligible or your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities.
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From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and/or experience and meets the Basic Qualification Requirements for Toxicologist, GS-0415-13.
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List your coursework and semester hours demonstrating that you possess 30 semester hours in chemistry, biochemistry, or physiology, and 12 semester hours in toxicology.
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From the description below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for Toxicologist GS-0415-13.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job. C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures. D- I have performed this task as a regular part of the job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee. E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Identify techniques or modify existing methods to improve the scientific quality and validity of research.
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Assess the safety of a drug, chemical or other product based on toxicity experiments conducted by another scientist or research entity.
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Prepare comprehensive summaries and integrated discussion of data submitted for review.
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Review and evaluate the results of non-clinical pharmacological and toxicological studies.
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Prepare scientific, technical reports, or reviews related to toxicology studies and research.
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Write up or publish study results and other critical data to keep research community or employer informed.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement that best describes your experience.
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CDER - Reviewing, evaluating and interpreting toxicological studies, data, applications, and/or reports; conducting research in toxicology or the development of assessments that address nonclinical safety data from the pre and post marketing periods and generating written and verbal summaries of such information for use by others.
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CDRH - Conduct research to develop predictive toxicology and risk assessment approaches focused on in vitro and in vivo toxicology, biocompatibility testing, and computational methodologies, and possess and maintain the critical knowledge needed to regulate the safety and efficacy of medical devices and medical device materials, extracts, and leachables. Review and interpret toxicology data from product applications. Provide independent evaluations of the adequacy to the toxicological risk assessments in regulatory submissions.
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CTP - Planning, developing and conducting research studies to support risk analysis of exposure to chemical mixtures; developing, modifying and evaluating the development risk assessments that address the risk for chemicals or chemical mixtures, or for regulated products (e.g., drugs, food additives, tobacco products).
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CTP- Reviewing and evaluating the toxicological information for regulated products (e.g., drugs, food additives, chemicals, tobacco products which are complex chemical mixtures); or conducting toxicity evaluations or risk assessments for chemicals or chemical mixtures; or identifying data gaps in the toxicological information related to chemicals or chemical mixtures.
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CTP - Working in a laboratory or a non-laboratory scientific position performing studies that evaluate toxicological endpoints, or performing analysis of the same studies performed by others to reach a conclusion of the totality of data, or conducting risk assessments of toxic chemicals or chemical mixtures
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CVM - Analyze biochemical, toxicological, and physiological data as well as conducting risk assessments to evaluate the safety of products on humans, animals and/or ecosystems.
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CVM - Analyze and evaluate protocols and procedures to determine whether toxicological or related data generated is accurate and valid.
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CVM - Evaluate experiments/studies for conformity with current Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements, and/or other applicable regulations.
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CFSAN - Performs specialized investigative research, analytical and advisory scientific work as it relates to food labeling, infant formula, dietary supplements, and/or cosmetics and conduct risk assessments related to these areas.
Please select one of the following below.
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How did you hear about this position?