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LABORATORY SCIENTIST SURVEYOR I

Facility Sterile Compounding Inspector (Full-time Contractual)

Recruitment #24-000049-0001

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Introduction

***THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE (TE) POSITION***

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Board of Pharmacy
4201 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD  21215

Main Purpose of Job

A TE is a six (6) month assignment only. The main purpose for this position is the full performance level of work assessing and evaluating the quality of sterile compounding establishments permitted by the Board and the product it produces to ensure that patients receive drug products compounded in accordance with State and federal laws, regulations and USP 797 guidelines. The laboratory Scientist Surveyor (LSS) I does not supervise.

The LSS conducts on-site compounding facility inspections to ensure compliance with state and federal law, interprets environmental viable airborne particle testing and non-viable environmental testing, deviations from fingertip touch testing and media fill testing, and other tests related to patient/product safety. The LSS will inspect hospital and pharmacy compounding equipment and procedures and determine if the operating standards are in alignment with state and federal laws. In order for the Board to verify the sufficiency of documentation provided by sterile compounding establishments, the Laboratory Scientist Surveyor will review documentation including test reports related to pyrogen and pathogen toxicity, efficacy, and potency, evaluate facility quality control standards, and if required, ensures changes are made to quality control procedures to bring the policies in place to an acceptable standard by assisting in the development of a corrective plan of action. The LSS will also review application documentation that assures that any ingredient used in compounding the drug complies with the standards of the applicable United States Pharmacopeia or National Formulary monograph, or of another compendium or pharmacopeia recognized by the Secretary for the Food and Drug Administration and that the drug is not identified (directly or as a part of a category of drugs) on a FDA list of drug shortages. The Laboratory Scientist Surveyor I will perform the full range of duties under general supervision. The employee also provides policy advice to clinical staff on laboratory workers and technicians on licensing qualifications and also recommend sanctions and disciplinary action if needed.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework (20% = 1 day weekly) which is subject to approval from the supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   A bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or Medical Technology from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience working in a medical or public health laboratory performing diagnostic or public health testing on human specimens.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Science Research Officer classifications or Medical Laboratory Specialists specialty codes in the Science related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess:
  • prior experience as a facility inspector
  • experience working at a state board

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

Temporary employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a temporary employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a temporary employee who has worked 120 days in a 12-month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.



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