Research Associate III

With little supervision, works creatively and independently to establish objectives, meet deadlines, and complete difficult assignments by demonstrating full competency in one or more areas of scientific investigation; assists substantively in planning technical aspects of experiments as well as identifying and developing techniques and instrumentation for scientific investigation in the laboratory and/or the field.

Characteristic Duties

designs and analyzes field and laboratory experiments to achieve stated goals;
exercises independent judgment and creativity in making adaptations or modifications to standard research and laboratory methods;
assists in the preparation of scholarly papers and research proposals and demonstrates skill in communicating the results of the scientific endeavors;
may prepare and produce independent writings of scientific endeavors;
may supervise other technical staff personnel within the laboratory.

Desired Qualifications
Ph.D. in a related field, or Master's in a related field with several years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's in a related field with more than five years of experience. In the absence of a formal degree, considerable equivalent work experience is required. Successful candidates will have demonstrated the technical skill, motivation, independence, and creativity necessary to complete difficult tasks.

Career Potential
While there is no appropriate time limit for appointment at this rank, exceptional individuals will be promoted. Candidates should develop a mastery of specialized techniques or ingenuity and creativity in selecting and evaluating approaches to problems. They should develop the ability to apply an analytical approach to solutions and to assimilate the details and significance of various analyses, procedures, and tests prior to being considered for promotion.

Last updated: June 6, 2013

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