Significant technical or procedural problems are referred to the supervisor. The work is reviewed upon completion for technical accuracy, adequacy, and compliance with instructions and established procedures. Methods employed in executing the work, accuracy of data, and quality of observations made are typically accepted without detailed review. A variety of guidelines exist in the form of research protocols, laboratory manuals and procedures, Environmental and Occupational Health instructions and procedures, instrument manuals, etc. Established laboratory procedures are frequently revised to conform to new applications or protocol requirements.
Incumbent applies guidelines with accuracy and precision.
Work requires the use of specialized abilities, judgment, and experience to perform assigned animal and tissue dissection, DNA and RNA extraction, prepare cellular sub-fractions, and maintain and grow various bacterial cultures for the preparation of nucleic acids and proteins. Incumbent must interpret and analyze data. Using appropriate guidelines, precedents, and experience, identifies and recommends resolution of discrepancies in data and adjusts work methods, analyzes, and documents results. 150 Points Incumbent is involved in almost all phases of the research project with responsibility for independently performing a diverse number of procedures and techniques requiring resolution of a variety of complex problems. The purpose of the work performed is to provide substantive technical support to the investigator in the conduct of professional research.