| Position Title: | Animal Scientists / Food Animal Veterinarians |
| Salary: | 73,100 - 113,007 |
| Part/Full: | Full Time |
| Date Available: | 11/3/2009 |
The Center for Veterinary Medicine, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is seeking animal scientists or food animal veterinarians to serve in the Division of Production Drugs as a reviewer of scientific data to support the safety and effectiveness of production drugs used in food animals. Responsibilities will include the determination whether an application to market a new animal drug should be approved based on scientific grounds, governing laws, and regulations. The reviewer will determine the safety and effectiveness of the drug by assessing the significance of risks involved in using the drug compared with production oriented or nutritional benefits. The reviewer will also assess the adequacy of labeled warnings and directions for use. The reviewer will consult with FDA chemists, toxicologists, biometricians, veterinarians, and attorneys involved in the science and policy of the drug approval process. The reviewer will meet with technical and regulatory staff from the pharmaceutical industry, to discuss the roadmap to approval, appropriate experimental design in the development of protocols, feedback for on-going studies, and review of submitted data. The reviewer also meets with regulators from other countries and agencies to collaborate on common regulatory issues. Credentials: A Ph.D. in the Animal Sciences or DVM/VMD with food animal interest is required. Experience in animal nutrition, physiology, genetics, or management is highly desirable. A background in experimental design and statistics is also desirable. Excellent writing and verbal skills as well as computer proficiency are necessary. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Benefits: Federal Government benefit package includes a retirement fund, life insurance policy, long term care insurance, generous annual and sick leave, a comprehensive health care plan, and flexible work schedules. Continuing education is encouraged through in house seminars and short term training. Location: The Center for Veterinary Medicine is located in Rockville, Maryland, 15 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. Salary: Commensurate with training and experience: GS12, Step 1 ($73,100) to GS 13, Step 10 ($113,007). For additional information: contact Dr. Linda Wilmot, Director, Division of Production Drugs (HFV-120), Center for Veterinary Medicine, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 7500 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855; Phone: (240) 276-8101; E-mail: Linda.Wilmot@fda.hhs.gov. FDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is a smoke-free environment. | |
| Company/Institution: | FDA / Center for Veterinary Medicine |
| City, State: | Rockville, MD |
| Zip Code: | 20855 |
| Country: | USA |
| E-mail: | Linda.Wilmot@fda.hhs.gov |