Investigator II — FDA Compliance & Inspections

FDA; Calexico (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The FDA is seeking an Investigator II under streamlined hiring authorities and Title 21 pay rules. The role involves inspecting FDA-regulated industries, collecting evidence, and ensuring compliance with U.S. laws and regulations to protect public health.

Candidates must meet basic QA/public health education requirements and relevant experience, with transcripts submitted. The position supports global inspections and internal/external outreach, with opportunities for professional growth within

Qualifications

• Positions require education in QA/health-related fields and experience in FDA-regulated environments.
• Qualification paths include bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate with increasing experience requirements.
• Transcripts must be submitted to demonstrate required education.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and inspect FDA-regulated industries to evaluate compliance with U.S. laws and regulations.
• Collect samples, inspect establishments, and gather evidence to document violations.
• Mentor less experienced staff and provide stakeholder outreach as needed.
• Maintain required certifications and credentials and support public health objectives.

Skills

Investigation

Compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in quality assurance/management, data science, statistics, computer forensics, epidemiology, pharmacy, public health, engineering, food science, law or regulations, or related healthcare or science field

Master's degree or higher in quality assurance/management, data science, statistics, computer forensics, epidemiology, pharmacy, public health, engineering, food science, law or regulations, or related healthcare or science field

Doctorate degree or higher in quality assurance/management, data science, statistics, computer forensics, epidemiology, pharmacy, public health, engineering, food science, law or regulations, or related healthcare or science field

Four years of comparable experience with FDA or FDA-regulated industry

Tools

None

Job description

The FDA is seeking an Investigator II under streamlined hiring authorities and Title 21 pay rules. The role involves inspecting FDA-regulated industries, collecting evidence, and ensuring compliance with U.S. laws and regulations to protect public health.

Candidates must meet basic QA/public health education requirements and relevant experience, with transcripts submitted. The position supports global inspections and internal/external outreach, with opportunities for professional growth within