# Microbiologist

Hiring organization: [Food and Drug Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/food-and-drug-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/1398374f-9daa-4ddc-931c-1075b626a4f3

Listed on Food and Drug Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Silver Spring, MD
- Salary: 107446 – 139684 USD per year

## Summary

This is a senior-level microbiology role at the FDA's Center for Tobacco Products, where you would lead technical reviews of new tobacco product applications and provide expert guidance on microbiological safety and regulatory compliance. The position combines deep scientific authority with cross-functional leadership, supporting pre-market assessment decisions across the organization.

_Our summary, not Food and Drug Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Microbiology, Regulatory Affairs

## Required

- Microbiology degree or biology/chemistry with 20+ semester hours in microbiology and related coursework
- 20+ semester hours in physical and mathematical sciences including organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra
- One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent assessing pre-market tobacco product applications
- Experience drafting scientific reviews for premarket applications, substantial equivalence, exemption, or modified risk determinations
- Experience providing advice on regulated products
- Must meet time-in-grade requirements for GS-14 by 11/06/2026

Apply on Food and Drug Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890327100