USAJOBS · 2 days ago

Lead Microbiologist

Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), USA

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$105K/yr - $136K/yr

1+ years exp

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Security Clearance Required

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Responsibilities

Serving as a technical authority in providing microbiology expertise in dealing with the microbiology aspects of public health issues.

Providing verbal and written conclusions to other Federal agencies, industry, universities, and state, local, foreign governments

Partnering with other government agencies and private organizations to accomplish program objectives.

Working with complicating factors (e.g., the accepted solution of one issue may be in direct conflict to the accepted solution of another issue).

Identifying, assessing, and interpreting emerging and precedent-setting issues that impact programs, regulations, and policies as they relate to microbiology.

Qualification

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MicrobiologyPublic Health ExpertiseRegulated Product GuidelinesData Adequacy AssessmentScientific Literature ReviewTechnical CompetenceAmerican Board Certification

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Degree in microbiology; or biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included at least 20 semester hours in microbiology and other subjects related to the study of microorganisms, and 20 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences combining course work in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent.

Combination of education and experience equivalent to a major in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

One full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal service performing the following duties: working independently or with a team to develop and draft new or revised guidelines, policies and/or procedures for regulated products; determining the adequacy of data and tests submitted by manufacturers regarding the safety and public health impact of regulated products (e.g. tobacco products); remaining current on scientific literature and research to assist with internal research goals.

Certification by the American Board of Medical Microbiology/American Board of Medical Laboratory Immunology, or election to Fellowship in the American Academy of Microbiology fully meets the experience requirement for such positions.

Submission of all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications.

Supporting documentation to verify eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Direct Deposit is required for federal salary payments.

All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (12/23/2024); only education and experience gained by this date will be considered.