Health Scientist

This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority. This position is being recruited based on the Title 21 Pay Table 1, Band D.

**Qualifications:**
In order to qualify for the Health Scientist position which falls under the 0601 occupational Series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 04/17/2026: Minimal Qualifications Requirements for the Health Scientist, AD-0601-00 Education: A Bachelors degree or higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. OR In addition, to qualify for the Band D level, applicants must meet the qualification requirements below. Band D - Minimum Relevant experience and/or Education Requirements: A. I have a Doctorate degree and also have 2 years of relevant experience in providing scientific and regulatory expertise related to infant formula and infant formula ingredients; Serves as scientific-regulatory subject matter expert in matters related to infant formula chemistry and composition; Plans, conducts, and directs technical reviews in the scientific fields of nutrition, chemistry, biology, food science. B. I have a Master's degree and also have 4 years of relevant experience in providing scientific and regulatory expertise related to infant formula and infant formula ingredients; : Serves as scientific-regulatory subject matter expert in matters related to infant formula chemistry and composition; Plans, conducts, and directs technical reviews in the scientific fields of nutrition, chemistry, biology, food science. C. I have a Bachelor's degree and also have 5 years of relevant experience in providing scientific and regulatory expertise related to infant formula and infant formula ingredients; Serves as scientific-regulatory subject matter expert in matters related to infant formula chemistry and composition; Plans, conducts, and directs technical reviews in the scientific fields of nutrition, chemistry, biology, food science. NOTE: Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications.