Food Safety Microbiology Scientist – Regulatory NDIN Expert

Guidehouse Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Dev.

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Discretionary incentive bonus

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Scientist in Maryland to conduct microbiological safety assessments and evaluate NDIN submissions for dietary ingredients and supplements. The role involves data interpretation, literature reviews, and preparation of regulatory documentation.

The candidate will utilize toxicological tools and FDA databases to support risk assessments. The position requires an MS/PhD in microbiology or molecular biology, up to 2 years of relevant experience, strong writing skills, and the

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with microbiological testing and characterization methodologies.
• Experience evaluating scientific literature and data quality.
• Experience supporting microbiological risk assessments.
• Knowledge of microbial identification techniques.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and prepare technical reports.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Federal or DoD public trust.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microbiological safety assessments and risk characterization of dietary ingredients and dietary supplement products.
• Review and evaluate New Dietary Ingredient Notification (NDIN) submissions.
• Evaluate microbiological characterization and testing data.
• Review scientific literature, perform evidence assessments and ingredient prioritization reviews.
• Support microbiological safety assessments and exposure evaluations.
• Assess bacterial, yeast, mold, and microbial contamination data.
• Compile annotated bibliographies and literature summaries; prepare scientific memoranda, reports, and regulatory review documentation.
• Participate in NDIN review activities involving microbial ingredients.
• Utilize FDA databases, literature repositories, and toxicological assessment tools.
• Present scientific findings and recommendations to reviewers and technical specialists.
• Complete all required corporate, client, safety, security, and laboratory training requirements.

Skills

Microbiology

Molecular Biology

Technical writing

Independent work

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Literature evaluation

Public trust knowledge

Regulatory reporting

Education

MS or PhD in Microbiology or Molecular Biology

Tools

Genomic sequencing methods

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Scientist in Maryland to conduct microbiological safety assessments and evaluate NDIN submissions for dietary ingredients and supplements. The role involves data interpretation, literature reviews, and preparation of regulatory documentation.

The candidate will utilize toxicological tools and FDA databases to support risk assessments. The position requires an MS/PhD in microbiology or molecular biology, up to 2 years of relevant experience, strong writing skills, and the