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Pharmacist

National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services

Open to the publicPermanentFull-timeSecurity clearance required
Salary
$93,629 – $133,142/yr
Pay grade
GS 12
Openings
—
Posted
Nov 9, 2026
Closes
Closes in 4 days

Summary

The Pharmacist provides advanced clinical pharmacy services in support of the Section's clinical and translational research mission. The incumbent independently manages complex pharmacotherapy, collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary research
teams in the development and implementation of clinical research protocols, and provides authoritative consultation on investigational and therapeutic drug use to optimize patient care and ensure regulatory compliance.

Duties

  • Independently design and conduct clinical research.
  • Actively collaborate with in-house staff and clinical researchers in the design and implementation of research protocols, collection of data, and in analysis and interpretation of results.
  • Monitor active investigational studies to ensure policies concerning use of investigational drugs are being followed.
  • Serve as authoritative consultant with direct interaction and communication with patients to obtain complete drug histories.
  • Design, conduct and participate in studies, audits and evaluations concerning drug utilization.
  • Serve as pharmacy liaison with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other staff on units to resolve drug related problems.
  • Design and conduct interdisciplinary educational programs in the area of drug therapy.
  • Independently interface with physicians in the design of drug treatment plans.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Pharmacist, GS-0660-12, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Education Requirement
A doctoral degree in Pharmacy that is recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

AND

Licensure Requirement
An active, current license as a pharmacist in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States;

AND

You must have at least one year of professional pharmacy experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks:1.) Providing inpatient pharmacy services and preparing the complete range of sterile products (parenteral, enteral, and parenteral nutrition, and intravenous additives). 2.) Identifying and preventing drug reactions or interactions. 3.) Ensuring correct labeling, handling and storage of pharmaceutical products. 4.) Advising physicians of possible safety issues. AND 5.) Compounding drugs as prescribed, including IV and chemotherapy drugs.

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 or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

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 application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13093463

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date. | Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment. | Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. | Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. | Position requires a active, current Pharmacist License. Please submit a copy of your license with your application. | Position requires Education. Please submit a copy of your transcripts. | This position is designated as an "emergency essential" position, and the selected candidate will be required to be available, ready, willing, and able to report for duty under all circumstances. | Applicants must be able to distinguish basic colors.

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