This is technical work in a plant material research or teaching unit. Work involves carrying out assigned portions of plant material research projects by independently performing phases of a single operation. Each task is performed according to detailed instructions, written or oral. Assignments are usually for a short duration and when completed are usually checked for accuracy, adherence to instructions and established regulations, as well as the worker's rate of performance. Routine - where the work is usually repetitive and the employee works from detailed instructions, the difficulty is usually limited to accuracy and speed.
Work is of a simple or routine nature requiring very little analytical thought.
Tasks are clearly defined, highly organized, closely related and often repetitive. Few if any alternatives exist for methods or procedures to be used. Work is usually in the form of specific assignments and is closely reviewed for accuracy and progress. Workers at this level can readily determine the actions which need to be taken. Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are insignificant as the work is normally closely reviewed and errors are easily detected by a standard check or cross-check.