Department Of Health And Human Services
Food and Drug Administration
Job Title: Chemist
Salary Range: 32,722 - 64,450. USD per year
Series & Grade: GS-1320-5/7/9
Position Information: Full-Time Career/Career-Conditional
Duty Location: 1 vacancy – Atlanta, GA., Southeast Regional Laboratory
This announcement is open between: Thursday, September 20, 2010 – Friday, October 15, 2010.
The positions are being filled through the use of Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP) Appointment.
Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of American everywhere. Join HHS and help to make our work healthier, safer, and better for all Americans.
• Do you want to make a difference in improving the quality of people's lives?
• Are you interested in learning and working in state-of-the-art scientific techniques for food and drug safety?
• Join the FDA team and be on the cutting edge of protecting our nation’s food and drug supply.
The position is for a chemist in the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Southeast Regional Laboratory, Atlanta Center for Nutrient Analysis (ACNA). ACNA performs nutrient profile analyses on domestic and import food products and dietary supplements for regulatory action.
Applicants must provide transcripts if there is a Basic Requirement stating that a college degree or minimum college credits in a specialty field is required.
For GS-1320 Chemist positions, you must possess one of the following:
A. Successful completion of a four year course of study leading to a Bachelor's or higher degree in the 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
B. Possession of course work equivalent to a major as shown in A 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.
(The above also constitute the minimum qualification for the GS-05 level.)
Additionally, to qualify at the GS-07 level for a Chemist, you must possess one of the following:
A. A bachelor's degree in a field of study that meets the Basic Requirement AND meet one of the following provisions for superior academic achievement: 1. A standing in the upper third of my college class or major division (e.g. school of business). 2. A grade point average of "B" (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent for all courses completed (a) at the time of application; or (b) during the last two years of my undergraduate curriculum. 3. A "B+" (3.5 on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent for all courses completed in a qualifying major field of study, either (a) at the time of application or (b) during the last two years of your undergraduate curriculum. 4. Election to membership in one of the national honorary societies that meets the requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies. Note: Grade point averages should be rounded to one decimal point. For example, 2.95 is rounded to 3.0, and 2.94 is rounded to 2.9. If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) was taken on a pass/fail or similar basis, your claim must be based on class standing or membership in an honor society.
B. Possession of one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service, utilizing standard lab equipment to assist in the performance of analyses and tests of material samples; collecting and entering scientific data into spreadsheets or databases; performing routine calculations of numerical data; and preparing graphs, charts, and straightforward narrative data summaries for inclusion in reports.
C. Possession of one year of graduate education with a major field of study in chemistry or a closely related discipline. (One year of graduate education is defined as 18 semester hours.)
D. A combination of specialized experience as described in B and graduate education as described in C that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-9:
In addition to meeting the Basic Educational Requirement described above, applicants must have one of the following:
A. A master's degree, or two years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree, OR
B. One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal Service performing routine scientific analyses and tests on food, drug, and/or cosmetic samples to identify contamination or to test for compliance with quality standards; observing and recording scientific data for inclusion in reports; applying standard laboratory methods and procedures to scientific studies; and interpolating missing data or resolving simple problems which occur during the conducting of scientific tests or experiments, OR
C. A combination of graduate education as defined in A and specialized experience as defined in B that, when combined, equals 100% of the total requirement
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume and supporting documents.
• Relocation expenses will NOT be paid.
• No recruitment bonus
• May be required to work nights and/or weekends and/or holidays.
• Travel required: Some
MAJOR DUTIES:
• Perform a broad range of scientific tests and analyses on official samples submitted to the laboratory;
• Utilize state-of-the-art instrumentation including HPLC, fluorescence spectroscopy, ICP-OES, ELISA, GC-MS
• Prepare scientific reports related to sample analyses
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Desired Knowledge:
Please address the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) in your resume:
• Knowledge of basic chemistry principles and practices
• Ability to follow established analytical methods and evaluate scientific data
• Skill in oral and written communication
Benefits:
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees:
• Federal Employee Life Insurance
• Federal Employee Health Benefits Plan
• Thrift Savings Plan
• Leave and Holidays
How To Apply:
Send a copy of your resume, responses to KSAs, three references, and transcripts to the following individuals via US Mail, or email:
Elizabeth Kage
Deputy Director of Science
60 8th Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: 404-253-1200 Ext 5209
Email: Elizabeth.kage@fda.hhs.gov
Anjum Waqar
Supervisory Chemist
60 8th Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: 404-253-1200 Ext 5209
Email: anjum.waqar@fda.hhs.gov
EEO Policy Statement
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
DHHS is a Smoke-Free workplace.
Food and Drug Administration
Job Title: Chemist
Salary Range: 32,722 - 64,450. USD per year
Series & Grade: GS-1320-5/7/9
Position Information: Full-Time Career/Career-Conditional
Duty Location: 1 vacancy – Atlanta, GA., Southeast Regional Laboratory
This announcement is open between: Thursday, September 20, 2010 – Friday, October 15, 2010.
The positions are being filled through the use of Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP) Appointment.
Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of American everywhere. Join HHS and help to make our work healthier, safer, and better for all Americans.
• Do you want to make a difference in improving the quality of people's lives?
• Are you interested in learning and working in state-of-the-art scientific techniques for food and drug safety?
• Join the FDA team and be on the cutting edge of protecting our nation’s food and drug supply.
The position is for a chemist in the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Southeast Regional Laboratory, Atlanta Center for Nutrient Analysis (ACNA). ACNA performs nutrient profile analyses on domestic and import food products and dietary supplements for regulatory action.
Applicants must provide transcripts if there is a Basic Requirement stating that a college degree or minimum college credits in a specialty field is required.
For GS-1320 Chemist positions, you must possess one of the following:
A. Successful completion of a four year course of study leading to a Bachelor's or higher degree in the 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
B. Possession of course work equivalent to a major as shown in A 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.
(The above also constitute the minimum qualification for the GS-05 level.)
Additionally, to qualify at the GS-07 level for a Chemist, you must possess one of the following:
A. A bachelor's degree in a field of study that meets the Basic Requirement AND meet one of the following provisions for superior academic achievement: 1. A standing in the upper third of my college class or major division (e.g. school of business). 2. A grade point average of "B" (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent for all courses completed (a) at the time of application; or (b) during the last two years of my undergraduate curriculum. 3. A "B+" (3.5 on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent for all courses completed in a qualifying major field of study, either (a) at the time of application or (b) during the last two years of your undergraduate curriculum. 4. Election to membership in one of the national honorary societies that meets the requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies. Note: Grade point averages should be rounded to one decimal point. For example, 2.95 is rounded to 3.0, and 2.94 is rounded to 2.9. If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) was taken on a pass/fail or similar basis, your claim must be based on class standing or membership in an honor society.
B. Possession of one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service, utilizing standard lab equipment to assist in the performance of analyses and tests of material samples; collecting and entering scientific data into spreadsheets or databases; performing routine calculations of numerical data; and preparing graphs, charts, and straightforward narrative data summaries for inclusion in reports.
C. Possession of one year of graduate education with a major field of study in chemistry or a closely related discipline. (One year of graduate education is defined as 18 semester hours.)
D. A combination of specialized experience as described in B and graduate education as described in C that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-9:
In addition to meeting the Basic Educational Requirement described above, applicants must have one of the following:
A. A master's degree, or two years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree, OR
B. One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal Service performing routine scientific analyses and tests on food, drug, and/or cosmetic samples to identify contamination or to test for compliance with quality standards; observing and recording scientific data for inclusion in reports; applying standard laboratory methods and procedures to scientific studies; and interpolating missing data or resolving simple problems which occur during the conducting of scientific tests or experiments, OR
C. A combination of graduate education as defined in A and specialized experience as defined in B that, when combined, equals 100% of the total requirement
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume and supporting documents.
• Relocation expenses will NOT be paid.
• No recruitment bonus
• May be required to work nights and/or weekends and/or holidays.
• Travel required: Some
MAJOR DUTIES:
• Perform a broad range of scientific tests and analyses on official samples submitted to the laboratory;
• Utilize state-of-the-art instrumentation including HPLC, fluorescence spectroscopy, ICP-OES, ELISA, GC-MS
• Prepare scientific reports related to sample analyses
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Desired Knowledge:
Please address the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) in your resume:
• Knowledge of basic chemistry principles and practices
• Ability to follow established analytical methods and evaluate scientific data
• Skill in oral and written communication
Benefits:
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees:
• Federal Employee Life Insurance
• Federal Employee Health Benefits Plan
• Thrift Savings Plan
• Leave and Holidays
How To Apply:
Send a copy of your resume, responses to KSAs, three references, and transcripts to the following individuals via US Mail, or email:
Elizabeth Kage
Deputy Director of Science
60 8th Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: 404-253-1200 Ext 5209
Email: Elizabeth.kage@fda.hhs.gov
Anjum Waqar
Supervisory Chemist
60 8th Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: 404-253-1200 Ext 5209
Email: anjum.waqar@fda.hhs.gov
EEO Policy Statement
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
DHHS is a Smoke-Free workplace.
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