DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
CENTER FOR BIOLOGICS EVALUATION AND RESEARCH
OPENING DATE: APRIL 4, 2008
CLOSING DATE: JUNE 30, 2008
ENGINEER
The FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Office of Cellular, Tissue, and Gene
Therapies is recruiting an engineer to serve as an Interdisciplinary Scientist in the dynamic,
highly challenging, and innovative atmosphere of biological product and device review in the
Cellular Therapies Branch of the Division of Cellular and Gene Therapies (DCGT). DCGT staff
reviews studies and data in the areas of somatic cell therapies, gene therapies, tissue-engineering,
medical devices, combination products composed of cellular and medical device components,
stem cell transplantation, xenotransplantation, and tumor vaccines and immunotherapy
products. The applicant will have a review emphasis on medical devices and biological products
involving a device component.
DCGT is strongly committed to bringing FDA and other scientists, patient advocates, and the
public together in partnership to develop new therapies for the 21 st Century, while protecting
human subjects and ensuring product safety. The applicant will be a part of this collaborative and
cutting-edge regulatory and scientific environment.
QUALIFICATIONS: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college
or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree that included a major field of study. Preferred
applicant’s to have an advanced degree in engineering with extensive experience and knowledge of
mechanical or materials and biomedical engineering. Additional experience may include one of the
following: cell biology, immunology, molecular biology, or microbiology. Eligible individuals must be
U.S. Citizens.
SALARY RANGE: Civil Service salary range for GS-13 is $82,961.00- $107,854.00. The
candidate may also be eligible for the PHS Commissioned Corps.
LOCATION: Rockville, MD
HOW TO APPLY:
Candidates should send a resume or curriculum vitae, bibliography, a brief summary of research
accomplishments, and the names/contact information for three references by e-mail to
recruitment@cber.fda.gov ATTN: Job Code: Keith or mail to: FDA/CBER, 11400 Rockville Pike,
Suite 350, Rockville, MD, 20857. If you have any questions, please call Robin Wilson at 301-8271288 or fax 301-827-1441.
For further information please visit our website at http://www.fda.gov/cber/inside/vacancy.htm
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