Investigator I — Compliance & Inspections

FDA; Town of Champlain (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Food and Drug Administration is seeking an Investigator I to join the Office of Inspections and Investigations. This role operates under streamlined hiring authority and pays under Title 21 Pay Table 1, Band Y (GS-9 equivalent), serving under career or career-conditional appointment.

The position focuses on inspections, evidence gathering, and evaluating compliance to protect patients and consumers, with opportunities to mentor staff and advance within the FDA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of comparable experience.
• Master’s degree in a related healthcare/science field.
• 3 years of comparable experience without a related degree.

Responsibilities

• Inspect FDA-regulated establishments and gather evidence.
• Evaluate compliance with U.S. laws and regulations to uphold safety.

Skills

Quality assurance

Data science

Statistics

Epidemiology

Public health

Engineering

Law/regulations

FDA-regulated industry

Education

Bachelor's degree in quality assurance/management

Master’s degree in data science/epidemiology

Job description

The Food and Drug Administration is seeking an Investigator I to join the Office of Inspections and Investigations. This role operates under streamlined hiring authority and pays under Title 21 Pay Table 1, Band Y (GS-9 equivalent), serving under career or career-conditional appointment.

The position focuses on inspections, evidence gathering, and evaluating compliance to protect patients and consumers, with opportunities to mentor staff and advance within the FDA.