Perform library research on specified topics. Write research progress reports, including summarizing test results for participating users. Execute designated experiments, including the procurement of space, supplies and related equipment.
Supervision is received.
Functional supervision may be exercised over technicians, students and other assigned research personnel. Requires the academic knowledge of a discipline plus the ability to translate, adapt and apply this knowledge that is generally associated with a Bachelor's degree, supplemented by one or more years of progressively responsible experience in the conduct of engineering or physical science research or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.