FDA Investigator – Compliance & Inspections

FDA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

FDA in the United States is seeking an Associate Investigator (GS-7 Band W) under Title 21 Pay Table 1. The appointment may be career or career-conditional, with duties focused on inspections, reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include inspecting FDA-regulated facilities, collecting evidence, and evaluating adherence to U.S. laws and regulations to protect patients and consumers. Education transcripts must be submitted, and experience levels vary by degree attainment.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: bachelor’s degree or higher in QA/management, data science, epidemiology, public health, engineering or related field.
• Band W requires either a degree with no experience or 2+ years of comparable experience.
• Candidates must meet basic qualification requirements and provide transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect FDA-regulated facilities and processes.
• Collect samples and prepare reports with supporting evidence.
• Evaluate compliance with FDA laws and regulations.
• Mentor less experienced personnel.

Skills

Critical thinking

Investigations

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in QA/management, data science, public health, engineering, or related field

Job description

FDA in the United States is seeking an Associate Investigator (GS-7 Band W) under Title 21 Pay Table 1. The appointment may be career or career-conditional, with duties focused on inspections, reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include inspecting FDA-regulated facilities, collecting evidence, and evaluating adherence to U.S. laws and regulations to protect patients and consumers. Education transcripts must be submitted, and experience levels vary by degree attainment.