Robotic Surgical Device Data & Trends Analyst

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) offers a research participation opportunity with the U.S. FDA, located in Silver Spring, Maryland.

The fellowship focuses on developing a database of robotic surgical device technologies and understanding regulatory pathways, with mentorship and project-based learning in a regulatory science environment. The appointment starts in 2026, is full-time for one year and may be renewed.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have received a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with review staff to develop a database of robotic surgical device technologies across the FDA/CDRH Office of Product Evaluation and Quality (OPEQ).
• Learn regulatory pathways (510(k), De Novo, PMA) and how device characteristics influence pathway selection for submissions.
• Gain familiarity with FDA internal data systems, submission databases, and review processes.

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral degree

Job description

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) offers a research participation opportunity with the U.S. FDA, located in Silver Spring, Maryland.

The fellowship focuses on developing a database of robotic surgical device technologies and understanding regulatory pathways, with mentorship and project-based learning in a regulatory science environment. The appointment starts in 2026, is full-time for one year and may be renewed.