Guidehouse Managed Services LLC is looking for a Regulatory Food Scientist IV to support proactive surveillance and safety assessment of self-determined Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) food ingredients. This role is critical in preparing for a potential transition to a mandatory pre-market GRAS regulatory process.

What You'll Do

Support proactive surveillance and safety assessment of self-GRAS food ingredients.
Develop and implement reproducible methodologies for surveying publicly available information to identify substances claimed as self-GRAS.
Contribute to a comprehensive database of self-GRAS substances, documenting market presence and supporting evidence.
Prepare detailed surveillance methodology and findings reports suitable for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Evaluate and prioritize substances on the U.S. market for public health relevance, justifying decisions in formal reports.
Conduct safety assessments of high-priority substances by synthesizing information from regulatory authorities and scientific literature.
Draft public health risk reports and safety assessments to support FDA risk communication.
Collaborate with FDA staff and other contractors to ensure sound judgment in prioritization and safety assessment decisions.
Ensure all deliverables and electronic content meet Section 508 accessibility standards.

What We're Looking For

A PhD in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Food Science, or a closely related field is required.
A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience.
U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work for the FDA.
Extensive experience in food ingredient safety assessment, toxicological risk evaluation, and regulatory compliance (FDA, GRAS, food additives).
Demonstrated ability to conduct literature reviews, analyze scientific data, and synthesize findings for publication.
Experience with regulatory submissions, risk prioritization, and public health risk reporting.
Strong project management and technical writing skills, with a track record of producing peer-reviewed publications.
Proficiency in database development and management.
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.

Nice to Have

Prior experience supporting FDA, USDA, or other regulatory agencies on GRAS or food additive safety projects.
Familiarity with international food safety standards and regulatory authorities (JECFA, EFSA, Health Canada, FSANZ).
Experience with social media listening and alternative data sources for safety surveillance.
Knowledge of Section 508 compliance and electronic content accessibility standards.
Experience presenting scientific findings to regulatory agencies and at professional conferences.
Advanced skills in data analysis tools.
Experience with the FDA’s Food Applications Regulatory Management (FARM) System and the FDA network resources.

Technical Stack

SharePoint
Excel
PubMed
Google Scholar
Statistical software
FDA’s Food Applications Regulatory Management (FARM) System

Team & Environment

You will collaborate closely with FDA staff and other contractors on this project.

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation range: $130,000.00-$216,000.00
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.