Pharmacy Technician (Quality Assurance) Job in Montgomery County, MD

Vacancy No. NIH-CC-FA-25-12666927 Department National Institutes of Health
Salary $57,164.00 to $74,318.00 Grade 7 to 7
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/13/2025 Close Date 1/21/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Montgomery County, MD


Summary

Thank you for your interest in this position. We are accepting applications through vacancy announcement #NIH-CC-DE-25-12628344. The Pharmacy Department of the Clinical Center will accept applications on 1/17/2025 to 1/21/2025 at the link below.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/827821600

Duties

As a Pharmacy Technician (Quality Assurance) GS-0661-07, your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

  • Maintaining the calibrations of pharmaceutical sampling equipment and supplies.
  • Conducting aseptic processing and other competency assessments of staff for the access of sterile and non-sterile compounding spaces.
  • Participating in audits of various pharmaceutical department areas.
  • Maintaining and coordinating calibration/certification/qualification of equipment and facilities.
  • Participating in internal event investigations and corrective/preventative actions.
  • Maintaining QA documentation archives.
  • Reviewing compounding records for completion and regulatory compliance.
  • Facilitating clean room related maintenance and certification services by escorting the service providers to ensure adherence to the compliance policy and procedures applicable to the controlled spaces.
  • Providing guidance to senior and junior staff on document control and the documentation of deviations and change orders.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

See vacancy announcement during the open period for position requirements.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-07 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements:

A.
I qualify for this position at the GS-07 level because I have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Monitoring pharmaceutical processes including the review and validation of sterile compounding preparations and various automated medication dispensing practices; conducting medication inventory and maintaining inventory records; assisting with audits of Pharmaceutical Standard Operating Procedures to ensure compliance; and implementing quality control measures that work to reduce medication errors.

OR

B.
I qualify for this position at the GS-07 level because I have completed one full year of graduate education, or an internship, in Pharmacy related education. One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study, or 18 semester hours.

OR

C. I qualify for this position at the GS-07 level because I have a combination of graduate level education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

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/12666927

Education

See vacancy announcement during the open period for position requirements.

Additional information

  • We are not collecting applications through this posting.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
  • We may make additional selections for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s). Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions.
  • The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
  • The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
  • Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process.
  • Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.
  • If selected, you may be eligible to receive a salary above the minimum based on superior qualifications and/or a special need of the Government for your services. This applies to employees paid under the General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (FWS) pay systems and is at the discretion of the hiring manager. A salary above the minimum must be approved before the appointment.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

See vacancy announcement during the open period for how you will be evaluated.

Required Documents

See vacancy announcement during the open period for required documentation.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in this position. We are accepting applications through vacancy announcement #NIH-CC-DE-25-12628344

To apply to this position, please log into your USAJOBS account and go to https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/827821600
between 1/17/25 to 1/21/2025, to submit your application. Please read and follow all instructions in the announcement, complete the online application, and submit the required documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section no later than the closing date.

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Agency contact information

NIH HR Service Desk Branch E
Address
National Institutes of Health
6701 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892
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Next steps

If interested, we encourage you to apply during the opening period 1/17/2025 to 1/21/2025.


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