Dietary Supplement Microbiology Expert & Regulatory Reviewer

Cognizance Technologies, LLC; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO/HMO Health Plan (medical, dental,/

Job summary

Cognizance Technologies, LLC is seeking a Functional Expert Consultant I - Microbiologist in Silver Spring, MD. The role targets dietary supplement identity, safety assessment, labeling review, and manufacturing evaluation, with independent work and SME-level data interpretation.

Key responsibilities include applying microbiology methods, sequencing techniques, literature review, and scientific reporting to support regulatory science applications and compliance with dietary supplement

Qualifications

• Candidates demonstrate expertise in microbiology identity & safety assessment, labeling review, and manufacturing evaluation.
• Experience with regulatory science applications and dietary supplement regulatory requirements.
• Strong ability to interpret data and communicate scientific conclusions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform identity & safety assessments of dietary ingredients and supplements.
• Evaluate product labels, labeling claims, and manufacturing processes for compliance.
• Apply microbiology knowledge to risk assessment and data integration for regulatory decisions.

Skills

Microbiology methods

Sequencing & genetic methods

Literature review

Scientific communication

Data quality evaluation

Risk assessment principles

Education

Ph.D. in toxicology or related field

M.S./Ph.D. in Microbiology

M.S./Ph.D. in Nutrition

Job description

Cognizance Technologies, LLC is seeking a Functional Expert Consultant I - Microbiologist in Silver Spring, MD. The role targets dietary supplement identity, safety assessment, labeling review, and manufacturing evaluation, with independent work and SME-level data interpretation.

Key responsibilities include applying microbiology methods, sequencing techniques, literature review, and scientific reporting to support regulatory science applications and compliance with dietary supplement