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$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
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.
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What they ask for
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