What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toxicologist position at FDA?
Duties
Summary
This position is being filled under a stream-lined 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.
Requirements
Qualifications
In order to qualify for the Toxicologist position which falls under the 0415 occupational Series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 07/27/2026: Minimum Qualification Requirements: Possess a bachelor's degree or higher in toxicology, pharmacology, environmental sciences, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related sciences. The degree must be from an accredited program or institution. OR Possess an American Board of Toxicology Certification. AND IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED ABOVE, APPLICANTS MUST ALSO MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS. Have a Bachelor's degree and also have 4 years of comparable experience performing research, analytical, advisory, or other professional and scientific work in the discipline of toxicology, including the study of adverse effects of chemical substances and physical agents on living organisms and/or the environment, and the assessment of the probability of their occurrence under specified conditions of use or exposure. OR Have a Master's degree and also have 3 years of comparable experience performing research, analytical, advisory, or other professional and scientific work in the discipline of toxicology, including the study of adverse effects of chemical substances and physical agents on living organisms and/or the environment, and the assessment of the probability of their occurrence under specified conditions of use or exposure. OR Have a Doctorate/or JD degree and also have 1 year of comparable experience performing research, analytical, advisory, or other professional and scientific work in the discipline of toxicology, including the study of adverse effects of chemical substances and physical agents on living organisms and/or the environment, and the assessment of the probability of their occurrence under specified conditions of use or exposure. OR Have a MD/DO/DDS/DPM/DVM degree. OR Have six (6) years of comparable experience performing research, analytical, advisory, or other professional and scientific work in the discipline of toxicology, including the study of adverse effects of chemical substances and physical agents on living organisms and/or the environment, and the assessment of the probability of their occurrence under specified conditions of use or exposure. NOTE: Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications.
Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American. At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) you can give back to your community, state, and country, by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere! HHS is the principal agency for protecting the health of citizens. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer, and better for all Americans. The Food and Drug Administration is the regulatory, scientific, public health, and consumer protection agency responsible for ensuring that all human and animal drugs, and medical devices are safe and effective, that cosmetics, foods, food additives, drugs and medicated feeds for food producing animals, and radiation emitting devices are safe, and that all such products marketed in the United States are adequately, truthfully and informatively labeled and safely and properly stored, transported, manufactured packaged and regulated. 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).
Summary
This position is being filled under a stream-lined 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.
Requirements
Qualifications
In order to qualify for the Toxicologist position which falls under the 0415 occupational Series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 07/27/2026: Minimum Qualification Requirements: Possess a bachelor's degree or higher in toxicology, pharmacology, environmental sciences, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related sciences. The degree must be from an accredited program or institution. OR Possess an American Board of Toxicology Certification. AND IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED ABOVE, APPLICANTS MUST ALSO MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS. Have a Bachelor's degree and also have 4 years of comparable experience performing research, analytical, advisory, or other professional and scientific work in the discipline of toxicology, including the study of adverse effects of chemical substances and physical agents on living organisms and/or the environment, and the assessment of the probability of their occurrence under specified conditions of use or exposure. OR Have a Master's degree and also have 3 years of comparable experience performing research, analytical, advisory, or other professional and scientific work in the discipline of toxicology, including the study of adverse effects of chemical substances and physical agents on living organisms and/or the environment, and the assessment of the probability of their occurrence under specified conditions of use or exposure. OR Have a Doctorate/or JD degree and also have 1 year of comparable experience performing research, analytical, advisory, or other professional and scientific work in the discipline of toxicology, including the study of adverse effects of chemical substances and physical agents on living organisms and/or the environment, and the assessment of the probability of their occurrence under specified conditions of use or exposure. OR Have a MD/DO/DDS/DPM/DVM degree. OR Have six (6) years of comparable experience performing research, analytical, advisory, or other professional and scientific work in the discipline of toxicology, including the study of adverse effects of chemical substances and physical agents on living organisms and/or the environment, and the assessment of the probability of their occurrence under specified conditions of use or exposure. NOTE: Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications.
Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American. At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) you can give back to your community, state, and country, by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere! HHS is the principal agency for protecting the health of citizens. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer, and better for all Americans. The Food and Drug Administration is the regulatory, scientific, public health, and consumer protection agency responsible for ensuring that all human and animal drugs, and medical devices are safe and effective, that cosmetics, foods, food additives, drugs and medicated feeds for food producing animals, and radiation emitting devices are safe, and that all such products marketed in the United States are adequately, truthfully and informatively labeled and safely and properly stored, transported, manufactured packaged and regulated. 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).
Salary : $121,785 - $191,352