Fellowship: Medical Countermeasures Regulatory Readiness

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is hosting a full‑time ORISE fellowship with the Medical Countermeasures Regulatory Support Team (MRT) at the CDC in Atlanta, Georgia. Fellows gain hands-on experience in regulatory science, planning, and policy essential for MCM readiness and response.

Anticipated start date is October 1, 2026, with an initial one‑year appointment that may be renewed. U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents only; participation does not create CDC employment.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in a relevant field obtained within the last five years.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Experience reviewing literature and synthesizing regulatory or scientific information.

Responsibilities

• Learn MRT's regulatory role in CDC’s emergency preparedness and response.
• Assist in developing regulatory documents, protocols, and data collection tools.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and public health partners.

Skills

Strong written/verbal communication

Literature reviews & synthesis

Regulatory science knowledge

FDA regulations familiarity

Health policy understanding

Collaborating with multidisciplinary

SharePoint experience

Power Platform familiarity

Power Automate familiarity

Data management & visualization

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree

Tools

SharePoint

Power Platform

Power Automate

Job description

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is hosting a full‑time ORISE fellowship with the Medical Countermeasures Regulatory Support Team (MRT) at the CDC in Atlanta, Georgia. Fellows gain hands-on experience in regulatory science, planning, and policy essential for MCM readiness and response.

Anticipated start date is October 1, 2026, with an initial one‑year appointment that may be renewed. U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents only; participation does not create CDC employment.