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Wages can only be paid to students with residences or physical addresses in one of the following states: MD, VA, DC, PA, W. VA, CA, MI, IL, KS, FL, and NC.
Who is USP?
The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP). USP is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world's top experts in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP's fundamental belief that Equity = Excellence manifests in our core value of Passion for Quality through our more than 1,100 talented professionals across five global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe, quality medicines and supplements worldwide.
Brief PROJECT Overview
Support the work of USP’s Council of Experts and Expert Bodies by updating quality standards for USP Minutes & Notes (M&N).
Role and Responsibilities:
- Attend M&N Style Team meetings, and capture notes and action items; work with Team Lead to follow up on action items
- Work with USP staff to obtain and incorporate feedback on M&N style and processes
- Support the development of a proposal for the updated M&N style and process documents
- Assist in the development of multiple PowerPoints that will be presented to leadership and will focus on proposed revisions to M&N style and processes; help Team Lead implement and/or follow up on feedback received
- Help Team Lead finalize revisions to M&N style and process documents
How will YOU create impact here at USP?
You will support the M&N Style Team as it supports USP and its volunteers by providing written and edited content that is clear, engaging, and impactful, thereby advancing USP’s mission to improve global public health.
Your Impact Will:
- Ensure quality and up-to-date standards for USP M&N in preparation for the 2025–2030 Cycle Transition
- Provide standardized processes/documents that can be easily located by all USP staff and implemented across all Program Unit Teams (PUTs) and Expert Bodies
- Streamline M&N templates to increase notetaking efficiency while meeting USP legal requirements and stakeholder needs
Who USP is Looking For?
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission, commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices, and the following competencies and experience.
Candidates Should/Must Have the Following Qualifications:
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, or other relevant fields
- Strong knowledge of the English language, with a comprehensive understanding and correct use of English grammar
- Time management and organizational skills
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Ability to identify and summarize key points from highly complex presentations and discussions
- Critical thinking skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Windows OS, Adobe, and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (will apply to the selected candidate(s) hired):
As a condition of employment with the United States Pharmacopeial Convention's (USP) duty to provide and maintain a workplace free of known hazards, all employees and contingent staff hired after July 1st, 2021, must be fully vaccinated unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in all aspects of our work—from our standards to the partnerships and conversations we cultivate. An environment where every employee feels fully empowered and valued irrespective of, but not limited to, personality, race, ethnicity, physical and mental abilities, education, religion, gender identity and expression, life experience, sexual orientation, country of origin, regional differences, work experience, and family status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Job Category Contingent Staff
Job Type Full-Time
