Regulatory Microbiology Postdoc Fellow — Science & Policy

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is hosting a CDC-based research opportunity in Atlanta, GA, within the Division of Regulatory Science and Compliance (DRSC) of the ORR. The program emphasizes rigorous regulatory science, biosafety, and policy development, with opportunities to engage with federal agencies.

The successful candidate will work on regulated-laboratory review processes, develop guidance, and produce training materials for inspectors, with a focus on select

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant Life Health and Medical Sciences field.
• Degree must have been received within the past five years or anticipated by 11/30/2026.

Responsibilities

• Understand how to review requests from regulated laboratories.
• Develop guidance for the regulated community.
• Perform literature reviews on biological agents and toxins.
• Collect and analyze program data.
• Develop training materials for inspectors.
• Engage with new initiatives to develop programmatic improvements.
• Create content for outreach to regulators and partners.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Oral and written communication

Analytical skills

Lab practices knowledge

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is hosting a CDC-based research opportunity in Atlanta, GA, within the Division of Regulatory Science and Compliance (DRSC) of the ORR. The program emphasizes rigorous regulatory science, biosafety, and policy development, with opportunities to engage with federal agencies.

The successful candidate will work on regulated-laboratory review processes, develop guidance, and produce training materials for inspectors, with a focus on select