Responsibilities
- Support proactive surveillance and safety assessment of self-determined Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) food ingredients in anticipation of a transition to a mandatory pre-market GRAS regulatory process.
- Support the development and implementation of reproducible methodologies for surveying publicly available information to identify substances claimed as self-GRAS, including trade press and public announcements.
- Contribute to a comprehensive database of self-GRAS substances, documenting market presence, supporting evidence, safety information, and relevant regulatory records.
- Prepare detailed surveillance methodology and findings reports suitable for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Evaluate and prioritize substances currently on the U.S. market for public health relevance, justifying prioritization decisions in formal reports.
- Conduct safety assessments of high-priority substances, synthesizing information from regulatory authorities (e.g., JECFA, EFSA, Health Canada), scientific literature, adverse event reports, and historical consumption data.
- Draft public health risk reports and safety assessments to support FDA risk communication and compliance efforts.
- 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.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Additional Information
- Travel Required: Up to 10%
- Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust
- U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work for the FDA is required
