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Toxicologist

Food and Drug Administration

Silver Spring, MD · full time · Senior

$107,446 – $139,684

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 2, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

The FDA's Center for Tobacco Products seeks a toxicologist to lead scientific review teams evaluating new tobacco product applications and provide expert guidance on product safety. This role suits experienced toxicologists ready to take on leadership responsibilities in a regulatory science environment.

Our summary, not Food and Drug Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • Degree in toxicology or biological/medical/veterinary science with 30+ semester hours in chemistry, biochemistry, or physiology and 12+ semester hours in toxicology
  • One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent assessing premarket applications for tobacco or regulated products
  • Experience drafting scientific reviews for applications such as Premarket Product Applications, Substantial Equivalence, Exemption, or Modified Risk Product Applications
  • Experience providing advice related to regulated products

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