Toxicologist

Summary

This position is being filled under a streamlined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority.

This position is being recruited based on the Title 21 Pay Table 2, Band C $121,785 - $191,352.

• Minimum Qualification Requirements:
  Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in toxicology, pharmacology, environmental sciences, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related sciences, from an accredited program or institution; OR possess an American Board of Toxicology Certification.
• Experience Requirements (must meet one):
  • Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of comparable experience in toxicology (research, analytical, advisory, or other professional and scientific work) including the study of adverse effects of chemical substances and physical agents on living organisms and/or the environment.
  • Master’s degree and 3 years of comparable experience in toxicology.
  • Doctorate or JD and 1 year of comparable experience in toxicology.
  • MD/DO/DDS/DPM/DVM degree.
  • Six (6) years of comparable experience in toxicology.
• NOTE:
  
  Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications.

The position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), Office of New Drugs (OND), Office of Oncologic Diseases (OOD), Division of Hematology Oncology Toxicology (DHOT).