Research/Review Scientist - Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine (DCGT)

Department of Health and Human Services 
Food and Drug Administration
Center for Biologics Evaluation & Research
Office of Cellular, Tissue and Gene Therapies
Division of Cellular and Gene Therapies 

Research/Review Scientist - Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine 

The FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), Division of Cellular and Gene Therapies (DCGT) is recruiting a scientist to lead an independent cell therapy and regenerative medicine research program and perform regulatory work. The selected individual will participate in activities including review of regulatory applications and the development and implementation of policy and guidance in areas such as cell, gene, and tissue-based therapies. The selected individual will establish an independent research program that may include, but is not limited to, cell-materials interaction, or in vivo cell disposition and differentiation, or evaluation of cell-based tissue engineered constructs. The research area should be applicable to cell therapy and regenerative medicine products. Laboratory support for the position will include intramural support, access to CBER’s core and animal facilities, research support staff, and the opportunity to apply for selected extramural funding. Please seehttp://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/CellularGeneTherapyProducts/default.htm for information about regulatory oversight of cellular and gene therapies. Also please seehttp://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/ScienceResearch/BiologicsResearchAreas/ucm124376.htm for information about research programs and investigators in DCGT.

Qualifications: Eligible individuals will be U.S. Citizens or non-U.S. citizens holding valid U.S. employment visa status (O-1, H1B1, or permanent resident status) with a Ph.D. or equivalent degree (e.g., MD, VMD, or Sc.D) with at least two years of post-doctoral health-related research/regulatory experience and a record of scientific productivity. Candidate must either have been awarded their doctoral degree in a bio-medical, behavioral, or related science or have been certified by a university as meeting all the requirements leading to such a doctorate.
Candidates should have relevant cellular therapy experience in the laboratory, clinical, or industrial setting. Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills.
 

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
 

Salary:  Salary is commensurate with education and experience.  An excellent benefits package is also available.
 

How to Apply: Send resume or curriculum vitae with a cover letter specifying contact information for 3-5 references, a brief summary of research accomplishments and plans, and representative reprints, by email to: cber.employment@fda.hhs.gov. Please reference Job Code: DCGT-2014-1 and reply by 
August 1, 2014.

The Department of Health and Human Services is an equal opportunity employer 
with a smoke-free environment.