- Position Title
- Chemist
- Agency
- Food and Drug Administration
- Announcement Number
- FDA-CRT-18-DE-10299650 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 12, 2018 to Tuesday, September 25, 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, a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, you may be deemed ineligible or your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and/or experience and meets the Basic Qualification Requirements for Chemist, GS-1320-11.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for Chemist, GS-1320-11.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Darken the oval corresponding to that statement in Section 25 of the Qualifications and Availability Form C. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Analyzes the design and results of scientific experiments to determine whether data generated is accurate and valid.
4.
Plan and direct the development and modification of analytical methods or research.
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Plan, develop, validate or evaluate methods of analysis to identify and quantify drugs, physiological agents, or environmental contaminants in food or feed.
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Review analytical data and reports for appropriate methods, procedures, and accurate results and conclusions.
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Formulate hypothesis and develop and carry out the chemical studies.
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Operate and perform routine maintenance on scientific instrumentation.
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Operate and perform routine maintenance on scientific instrumentation.
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Conducts scientific reviews of biochemical, environmental, toxicological and/or physiological data for unique scientific or regulatory issues.
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Ability to evaluate the identify, strength, quality, and purity of chemical substances.
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Analyze chemical data to determine quantitative conclusions and results.
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Develops authoritative analytical methods to for use in health assessments
14.
Writes comprehensive, authoritative statistical and analytical reports from scientific investigations studies and projects.
15.
Develop scientific reports identifying samples and stating methods and procedures used to obtain results.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement that best describes your experience.
16.
Center for Tobacco Products (CTP): Experience in identifying, defining, and selecting specific problems for review, study and determining investigations and approaches to the problem area. Formulate hypotheses and develop and carry out the review of chemical studies, coping with novel, difficult, and unexpected problems. Perform key role in resolving issues that significantly affect scientific programs. Communicate scientifically, technical or complex concepts in writing. Communicate findings, interpretations and proposals orally.
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Center for Drug Evaluation & Research (CDER): Experience in quality assessment for NDAs and ANDAs specifically focusing on the assessments of drug substance, product composition, product/process development, manufacturing process, reference standards, drug product controls, container closure, stability, and related regulations/policies. Evaluate identification and characterization of drug substance's physical, chemical, biological and mechanical properties and their impact on the drug product; perform manufacturing processes and facilities used by foreign and domestic manufacturers of drug substances and/or products; apply mastery of chemistry principles, practices and procedures including process analytical technology to determine the adequacy of testing for raw materials and intermediates, the control of manufacturing processes, and the testing of the finished dosage forms; participate in the facility inspections related to the evaluation of manufacturing processes and controls and in support of pre-approval and cGMP inspections.
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Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM): Experience in evaluating the identity, strength, quality, and purity of drug substances of new animal drug products. Evaluate acceptability of changes to bulk drug synthesis, formulation and manufacturing process of animal drug products. Determine whether or not animal drug products have adequate controls to prevent microbiological contamination. Conduct technical review of feed data to determine identity and acceptability of substances intended for use in animal feed. Determine if manufacturing processes and analytical controls are adequate to produce a consistent food ingredient with specified purity, potency, quality and strength. Analyze feed substances to determine the levels of contamination and ensure compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations
19.
Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM): Experience in evaluating the identity, strength, quality, and purity of drug substances of new animal drug products. Evaluate acceptability of changes to bulk drug synthesis, formulation and manufacturing process of animal drug products. Determine whether or not animal drug products have adequate controls to prevent microbiological contamination. Conduct technical review of feed data to determine identity and acceptability of substances intended for use in animal feed. Determine if manufacturing processes and analytical controls are adequate to produce a consistent food ingredient with specified purity, potency, quality and strength. Analyze feed substances to determine the levels of contamination and ensure compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations.
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Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA): Experience in performing method development and regulatory chemical analysis in the Atlanta Center for Tobacco Analysis (ACTA). The incumbent will operate and maintain GC/MS equipment (LC/MS knowledge and tobacco experience will be considered as a bonus). A background in regulatory method development and/or contract laboratory experience is also desirable to demonstrate the ability to process a significant number of samples in relatively short time frames.
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National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) - Experience in providing the field offices with coordinated direction, assistance, and management for investigational activities in international arenas.
Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Please review your responses to this questionnaire to ensure their accuracy. Failure to respond to this question will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731).
I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.