Research Specialist Senior Duties and Responsibilities
Purpose of Classification:
Performs a combination of skilled and highly skilled procedures or
analyses involving complex methods or a complex series of steps.
Incumbents have responsibility for overseeing or conducting critical
parts of research projects such as complex statistical analyses or
laboratory procedures carried out with materials which may require
constant monitoring for difficult to observe changes which often
involves the assay, measurement or manipulation of very small
samples whose presence is not readily detected. Incumbents may also
perform the day-to-day supervision and coordination of a research
group, taking charge of the execution of a research project.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is
sixth in a series of seven classifications and is distinguished from
the Research Specialist in that incumbents contribute original ideas
to the research project, plan and design research projects, write
research proposals and co-author or author papers and manuscripts
for publication. Incumbents typically supervise and coordinate a
research staff. Incumbents may be assigned to one of various types
of research areas such as social or physical sciences or other
specialized research fields. Incumbents may be required to travel to
remote locations to perform research experiments and may be required
to work with potentially hazardous materials such as toxic
chemicals, radiation and/or disease causing organisms.
Examples of Duties:
- Supervises, trains, evaluates and coordinates the activities
of subordinates.
- Directs, monitors and participates in research activities
including data collection, evaluation and analysis for a
research project.
- Conducts complex research work and independently reviews
professional literature to design appropriate research
methodologies, techniques and procedures.
- Assists faculty researchers, or may act independently, in
the planning and designing of research projects, establishing
priorities and recommending schedules, time tables and costs.
- Assists faculty researchers, or may act independently, in
the preparation and writing of research proposals for new
funding sources.
- Co-authors or authors research papers and manuscripts for
publication and presents them at conferences and workshops.
- Creates, fabricates, operates, maintains, repairs and trains
others in the operation of research support equipment for the
development of research data.
- Coordinates and/or performs computerized data reduction and
analyses including complex statistical computations; prepares
and/or generates final statistical reports using a computer and
independently interprets research data.
- Performs complex statistical analyses which includes
selecting appropriate analysis procedure, setting up data for
analysis, judging validity and reliability of data, designing
and writing programs to perform the analyses and producing
written reports on the result of the analysis.
- Performs administrative functions such as procurement of
laboratory space, supplies and equipment; prioritizes and
coordinates the use of laboratory space and equipment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject
discipline.
- Knowledge of modern research methods, data collection and
analysis and skill in their application.
- Skill in leading, coordinating and/or supervising the work
of others.
- Skill in both verbal and written communication.
- Skill in analyzing and evaluating data.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND
two years related research experience, which includes one year
supervisory experience; OR, Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate
to the area of assignment AND four years related research
experience, which includes one year supervisory experience; OR, Any
equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which
comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
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