Microbiologist
Food and Drug Administration • Silver Spring, MD • Posted July 18, 2026
Position Overview
Summary This position is located in the Food and Drug Administration, Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), Office of Science (OS), Division of Product Science (DPS), in Silver Spring, Maryland. The incumbent serves as a Microbiologist responsible for providing comprehensive expert microbiology review, analyses, and advice on complex scientific issues related to the safety and public health impact of regulated tobacco products. Responsibilities Serves as an expert Microbiologist regulatory reviewer responsible for analyzing and determining the adequacy of data and tests submitted by manufacturers regarding the safety and public health impact of regulated tobacco products. Reviews a broad range of tobacco products to determine the adequacy of results from microbiology, biology, product engineering, and other studies concerned with exposure and health determinations. Recognizes the need for and initiates new and amended regulations, policies, and procedures. Recommends new and revised guide...