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$90,925 – $118,204
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 FDA role involves conducting chemical analysis and research on tobacco products to support regulatory decision-making and public health policy. The position suits an experienced chemist who can investigate complex product composition, communicate findings to both scientific and non-scientific audiences, and advise policymakers on tobacco regulation.
Our summary, not Food and Drug Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering with 30+ semester hours in chemistry
- Mathematics through differential and integral calculus
- At least 6 semester hours of physics
- One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level analyzing and characterizing chemical composition of complex products or substances
- Experience reviewing manufacturing processes and analytical methods
- Ability to communicate complex technical and scientific findings orally and in writing to scientific and non-scientific audiences
- Time-in-Grade requirements by 11/04/2026