Regulatory Infant Food Scientist

Job Family:
Scientist

Travel Required:

Up to 10%.

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust.

• Provide consultative services on Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER) requirements and other chemistry-specific areas of infant formula notifications.
• Evaluate analytical methods and protein quality issues.
• Assess infant formula notification requests for additional data and information regarding protein efficiency assays and bioassays in complex infant formula matrices.
• Develop draft guidance for the conduct and evaluation of protein efficiency ratio and growth monitoring studies in infant formula submissions.
• Respond to and/or meet with industry regarding the accurate performance of PER requirements under the new Infant Formula Regulation.
• Contribute to the development of research projects, including new methods aligned with the Human Food Program (HFP) Nutrition Strategic Plan.
• Provide guidance to staff on preparation of Research Scientist Peer Review packages for promotion.
• Work with staff on preparation of single‑ and multi‑laboratory validation protocols; review and evaluate data from method development projects and validation studies.
• Draft public health risk reports and safety assessments to support FDA risk communication and compliance efforts.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Officer throughout projects, providing project updates, monthly status reports, and risk/issue resolution support.

• Master’s or PhD in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Food Science, Pharmacology, or a closely related field (required).
• 6–8 years of experience specializing in Protein Chemistry, Bioavailability, Nutritional Biochemistry, and Food Science.
• Extensive experience in food ingredient safety assessment, risk evaluation, validation studies, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, PER studies, food additives).
• Experience with regulatory submissions, risk prioritization, and public health risk reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct literature reviews, analyze scientific data and methods, and synthesize findings for regulatory impacts and publications.
• Strong project management and technical writing skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
• Hybrid role requiring onsite work at the client location in Silver Spring, MD.

• Prior experience supporting FDA, USDA, or other regulatory agencies on infant nutrition and food additive safety projects.
• Familiarity with international food safety standards and regulatory authorities (JECFA, EFSA, Health Canada, FSANZ).
• Experience presenting scientific findings to regulatory agencies and at professional conferences.

Annual salary range: $98,000.00 – $. Compensation decisions are based on skill sets, experience, training, clearance, licensure, and other business factors.

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Annual Membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance,  Protection, etc.)
• Eligibility for discretionary variable incentive bonus

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in compliance with applicable law, including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.