job title: technical associate(us pharmacopeia)

Brief Job Overview

This position is a non-supervisory hands-on, technical role that supports the standard-setting activities of the USP-NF. The incumbent is responsible for evaluating literature information related to the safety of dietary supplements and herbal medicines, to aid in determining their admission into the USP-NF monograph development process.

How will you create impact here at USP?

• Perform literature searches on the safety and toxicology of botanicals and dietary ingredients, collect information on nomenclature and labeling of dietary supplements.

• Analyze and synthesize literature data.

• Conduct quality assessments of studies used in admission evaluations.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient workflows.

• Contribute to the publication of admission evaluation summaries for the Dietary Supplement Compendium (DSC)

• Performs other related duties as required.

Who USP is Looking For?

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission, a commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices, and the ability to quickly learn and grow, along with the following competencies and experience:

This is an entry-level position for candidates with a basic understanding of toxicological principles and guidelines, and the ability to perform literature searches, analyze data, interpret findings, and write reports on the safety of botanicals and other dietary ingredients. Strong written and verbal communication skills are desirable for effectively sharing information with both scientific and non-technical staff. The candidate should be able to establish and nurture relationships with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and learning styles

Experience Required:

Technical Associate: M. Pharm (Pharmacology and/or Toxicology) or MSc (Toxicology/Clinical Research) or a related discipline, with 0 to 1 year of relevant experience in botanicals, dietary ingredients, or chemical safety assessment (experience desirable).

We especially welcome applications from those who hold historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities. This job description provides a portrait of an ideal candidate. Candidates who possess many, though perhaps not all, qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Additional Desired Preferences

• Basic understanding of clinical studies, OECD toxicological guidelines, pharmacokinetics, and regulatory opinions/information (EMA, EFSA, GRAS).

• Familiarity with databases used to extract toxicological information on chemicals and botanicals.

• Basic knowledge of pharmacognosy or natural product chemistry.

• Able to understand global regulatory guidance on dietary supplements nomenclature and labeling.

• Fundamental understanding of hazard assessment/risk assessment of chemicals

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Adaptability to changing landscapes, strategies, and work plans based on organizational needs.

• Ability to establish and nurture relationships with individuals of varying backgrounds, cultures, and learning styles.

• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, listening, and presentation skills (written and oral).