Scientist III, Reference Standard Evaluation

Who is USP

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates
with the worlds leading health and science experts to develop rigorous quality standards for medicines
dietary supplements and food ingredients. At USP we believe that scientific excellence is driven by a
commitment to fairness integrity and global collaboration. This belief is embedded in our core value of
Passion for Quality and is demonstrated through the contributions of more than 1300 professionals
across twenty global locations working to strengthen the supply of safe highquality medicines
worldwide.

At USP we value inclusive scientific collaboration and recognize that attracting diverse expertise
strengthens our ability to develop trusted public health standards. We foster an organizational culture
that supports equitable access to mentorship professional development and leadership opportunities.
Our partnerships standards and research reflect our belief that ensuring broad participation in scientific
leadership results in stronger more impactful outcomes for global health.

USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and is committed to ensuring
fair meritbased selection processes that enable the best scientific mindsregardless of backgroundto
contribute to advancing public health solutions worldwide. We provide reasonable accommodations to
individuals with disabilities and uphold policies that create an inclusive and collaborative work
environment.

Brief Job Overview

The Scientist III is a handson nonsupervisory position in the Reference Standards Evaluation (RSE)
Department within Global Lab & Technical Operations (GLTO). The incumbent is responsible for
designing and writing the reference standards qualification test protocols and Reference Standard
Candidate Evaluation Packages (RSCEPs) in support of reference standards for use in USP monographs
preparing Reference Standard Certificate Packaging Configuration Forms and other reference standard
related documents conducting any investigations based on customer complaints and internal findings
attending Expert Committee meetings Reference Standards Ballot meetings as needed. The incumbent is
also expected to support departmental quality initiatives.

This position reports to the Manager and interacts on a regular basis with other Reference Standard
Scientists and Managers in RSE and stakeholders in other USP functions as Reference Standard
Technical Operations Reference Material Support Reference Materials Acquisition QA Reference
Standards Laboratory Documentary Standard and Reference Standards Production.

How will YOU create impact here at USP

As part of our mission to advance scientific rigor and public health standards you will play a vital role
in increasing global access to highquality medicines through public standards and related programs.
USP prioritizes scientific integrity regulatory excellence and evidencebased decisionmaking to ensure
health systems worldwide can rely on strong tested and globally relevant quality standards.

Additionally USPs People and Culture division in partnership with the Equity Office invests in
leadership and workforce development to equip all employees with the skills to create highperforming
inclusive teams. This includes training in equitable management practices and tools to promote engaged
collaborative and resultsdriven work environments.

The Scientist III Reference Standards Evaluation has the following responsibilities:
Independently designs collaborative studies and prepares test protocols/documents for reference
standard candidates in accordance with established SOPs Operation Manuals and policies. The
incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the protocols contain sufficient and appropriate
identity and purity tests to properly characterize reference standard candidates.
Evaluates collaborative study data for potential candidate materials with regard to their
suitability for use in USPNF compendia.
Authors the Reference Standards Candidate Evaluation Packages (RSCEPs) in accordance with
established SOPs Operation Manuals and training documents.
Works professionally and collaboratively with fellow Reference Standard Scientists Reference
Standards Technical Operations staff Reference Standards Laboratory staff Documentary
Standard Scientists Reference Standards Production staff Reference Materials Acquisition staff
and other relevant departments as required.
Independently identifies and implements solutions to technical problems related to the
development of reference standards and the analysis of the data.
Assists in quality related investigations resulting from customer complaints to include root cause
analysis corrective action identification action planning and implementation monitoring.
Independently prepares technical presentations as needed for reference standard investigations
and expert committee meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Who is USP Looking For

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission commitment to
excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices ability to quickly build credibility
with stakeholders along with the following competencies and experience:
MS in Chemistry or related field with at least five (5) years of relevant experience; or BS in
Chemistry or related field with at least seven (7) years of relevant experience.

Additional Desired Preferences

Ph. D. in Chemistry or related field with at least one (1) year of relevant experience;
Prior knowledge of working with and/or qualifying reference standards for drug substances drug
products dietary supplements (botanical/nonbotanical) and excipients.
Working knowledge and/or experience of analytical technology such as NMR qNMR Mass Spec.
IR DVS chromatographic techniques such as HPLC GC IC etc.
Strong skills in troubleshooting and solving technical problems.
Good understanding of the impact of reference standards in compliance setting.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Proven ability to write scientific/technical documents (protocols reports investigations etc).
Proven ability to work collaboratively with other functions and desire to work well with diverse
employees in a professional manner.
Proven ability to establish effective working relationships.
Proven ability to operate independently where appropriate yet understand when to escalate issues.
Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects in a fastpaced and high volume environment with changing deadlines and priorities.
Proven ability to work flexible hours when needed to meet the project timelines.
Experience with and knowledge of the USPNF and use of reference standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None this is an individual contributor role.

Benefits

USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From companypaid
time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings you can have peace of mind that
your personal and financial wellbeing is protected.

Compensation

Base Salary Range: USD $85500.00 $111250.00 annually.

Target Annual Bonus: % Varies based on level of role.
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidates skill set
experience qualifications equity and other jobrelated reasons.

Note: USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not
responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with USP