Performs research activities and analysis; implements and evaluates research procedures and data. Records observations and measurements then reports results. Responsible for analyzing and preparing results for publication. Works under general supervision with a certain degree of creativity and latitude. May supervise junior research personnel.Duties may include:Providing technical support in planning and/or designing of scientific projects, studies, or applicationsPlanning and conducting research and analysis of scientific dataInterpreting test results and comparing with determined standards and limitsIdentifying and evaluating scientific samples and determining need for further testingDeveloping recommendations and/or providing solutions, standards, and protocol to a wide range of difficult problemsPlanning, designing, developing, monitoring and/or evaluating portions of a scientific project, study, or applicationProviding scientific evaluations/assessmentsResearching, implementing, standardizing, and evaluating new proceduresMaintaining detailed records of results and prepares written reports acceptable to the Principal Investigator and funding agenciesOther duties as assigned