Recruiting Expert Volunteers for the 2025 – 2030 Cycle

Become a USP Expert Volunteer and help people around the world access the quality medicines, dietary supplements, and foods they need. Expert Volunteers from a range of scientific, academic, and professional backgrounds, and from around the world, collaborate to set quality standards that strengthen the pharmaceutical supply chain and increase the supply of quality medicines and other healthcare products. Register your interest today to receive information about applying to be an Expert Volunteer, application opens May 30, 2024.

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Why become a USP volunteer

Impact global public health

Through the contribution of their individual expertise, USP volunteers help to ensure the identity, strength, quality, and purity of chemical and biological medicines, excipients, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP standards are used in more than 140 countries.

Share expertise and collaborate with colleagues worldwide

USP volunteers work with leading scientific, academic, regulatory, and practitioner professionals from all regions of the world. They are supported by staff and state-of-the-art facilities in the United States, India, China, and Brazil.

Add distinction to your career

USP volunteers are called upon to utilize their best personal, professional, and scientific judgment to benefit global public health. It can be both a meaningful and enriching experience.

Important Notice to All Government Employees:

If you work for or are affiliated with any USA or International Government Agency, please contact uspvolunteers@usp.org prior to applying for specific instructions on how to apply.

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FAQs

What is an Expert Volunteer?​

Every five years USP invites qualified candidates — scientists, academicians, regulatory professionals, healthcare practitioners, and others who work with medicines and foods — to apply to serve as decision makers on its Council of Experts and Expert Committees. Qualified candidates may also be invited to serve as advisors on Expert Panels that make recommendations to Expert Committees.​

Why does USP use Expert Volunteer?​

Central to USP’s achievements are the contributions of countless experts, who volunteer their time and knowledge in USP’s Council of Experts and Expert Committees and Panels. USP standards are in a continuous process of review and revision based upon new evidence, emerging public health concerns, and public requests for revision. Input from our volunteers is crucial for maintaining these high standards and preserving public trust.​

What expertise is required?​

While each Expert Committee requires specific expertise in either analytical chemistry, analytical biochemistry, measurement science, food and dietary supplement science, or other applied sciences, candidates should have advanced degrees (doctoral degrees or the equivalent based on extensive experience) and should be actively working in related scientific ​

When can I formally apply?​

Formal applications are accepted when the recruitment period begins in July. If you have submitted your interest form, we will extend the invitation to officially apply via email. Please visit the Call to be an Expert Volunteer page for updates on application timelines.​

How does USP demonstrate its commitment to diversity and inclusion?​

At USP, we value inclusivity for all. From the standards we create, to the partnerships we build, to the conversations we foster, we affirm the crucial value of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in building a world where everyone can be confident of quality in health and healthcare. The successful volunteer candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission, and a commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices. We especially welcome applications from those who hold historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities.​