General Description:

Plans, designs and executes collaborative and contract research projects, maintains laboratory equipment and solves routine problems independently. Mentors staff and students on research and safety related topics. Lead the Sprout Safety Alliance. IFSH is one of FDA's center of excellence in food safety and conducts research that furthers FDA's public health mission as well as provides the food industry with critical food safety information.

Department: Institute of Food Safety and Health

Position Category: Full Time

Education & Experience:

Ph.D. degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Agriculture, Biological Sciences, or related fields or equivalent. Experience conducting laboratory-based research on foodborne pathogens; Knowledge and experience on safety issues of food, produce and/or sprouts desirable.

Knowledge & Skills:

Good organizational skills. Solid understanding of project management fundamentals and principles. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) skills required.