Postdoctoral Fellow: Biocompatibility Analytics & Web Tool

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Job summary

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is offering a postdoctoral research opportunity with the FDA, located in Silver Spring, MD. The project focuses on developing a web-based tool to streamline extractable studies for medical device biocompatibility, using mass spectrometry data and modeling.

The fellowship, under FDA's CDRH, involves a full-time appointment with a projected start in 2026. Mentorship, monthly stipends, and program eligibility are outlined, with the option of

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or holding a doctoral degree in a relevant field, with anticipated completion by May 31, 2026.
• Degree must have been received within the past five years.
• Eligible citizenship: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or foreign national per program guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop a web-based application to facilitate biocompatibility evaluation of medical devices.
• Utilize mass spectrometry data from extractable studies and physics-based modeling.
• Present findings to a broad scientific audience and collaborators.

Education

Doctoral degree in biology, microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry, or computer science

Tools

GC-MS

LC-MS

Job description

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is offering a postdoctoral research opportunity with the FDA, located in Silver Spring, MD. The project focuses on developing a web-based tool to streamline extractable studies for medical device biocompatibility, using mass spectrometry data and modeling.

The fellowship, under FDA's CDRH, involves a full-time appointment with a projected start in 2026. Mentorship, monthly stipends, and program eligibility are outlined, with the option of