Senior Pharmacologist & Drug Policy Advisor

US Drug Enforcement Administration; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Drug Enforcement Administration seeks a scientific professional to plan, direct, and evaluate programs for drug and chemical control within the Diversion Control Division. The role includes advising on pharmacology, conducting research on drug effects, and managing related databases while preparing scientific reports for dissemination.

Applicants must meet basic educational requirements and have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12.

Qualifications

• Degree with a major in an appropriate biological, medical, veterinary, or physical science, or in pharmacy with chemistry/physiology/pharmacology coursework.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in federal service.
• Education/experience requirements must be met by closing date of announcement.

Responsibilities

• Advise on pharmacology and related sciences to resolve problems.
• Conduct research to identify short and long-term effects of drugs and chemicals.
• Manage a drug and chemical database system and prepare scientific reports.

Skills

Pharmacology

Biological sciences

Data analysis

Education

Biology/Pharmacy degree with 30 chem hours and 12 pharmacology hours

Tools

Drug/chemical database system

Job description

The United States Drug Enforcement Administration seeks a scientific professional to plan, direct, and evaluate programs for drug and chemical control within the Diversion Control Division. The role includes advising on pharmacology, conducting research on drug effects, and managing related databases while preparing scientific reports for dissemination.

Applicants must meet basic educational requirements and have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12.