Job Specification
RESEARCH SCIENTIST 2
DEFINITION
Under general supervision of a Research Scientist 1 or other supervisory
official in a state department, institution, or agency, conducts research
projects or participates in functional programs in a specified professional
field; assumes appropriate administrative and scientific duties as
delegated; heads complex projects and makes recommendations to the
supervisor; does related work.
NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all
duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed
on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Designs, coordinates, and implements specialized research and/or
analytical programs of a complex, technical nature in consultation
with department staff and in accord with existing administrative and
fiscal guidelines.
Submits proposals and recommendations for scientific research in
compliance with appropriate research methodology and statistical
techniques.
Reviews and analyzes all publications and other documents pertaining
to current research developments and disseminates information to
research staff.
Directs the control and maintenance of supplies and equipment to
ensure availability for ongoing proposed research projects.
Prepares sound, accurate reports relating to research, grant, and
other activities containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Functions as scientific consultant in areas pertaining to specific
expertise.
Verifies the results of tests, examinations, and analyses made by
technical staff.
Maintains liaison with state, federal, academic, and other individuals
to discuss and resolve issues of mutual concern.
Maintains essential records and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
office and related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's
degree in a discipline appropriate to the position.
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of full-time experience in a field appropriate to the
position.
NOTE: A Doctorate in a discipline appropriate to the position may
be substituted for two (2) years of experience indicated above.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a valid driver's license valid in
New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
mobility, is necessary to perform the essentials duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of principles and practices of modern research methods,
evaluation techniques, and methodology of technical analyses and
interpretation of results and findings.
Knowledge of statistical techniques, modern laboratory automation
systems, methodology and procedures pertaining to the area of specific
research, and methods of ensuring conformance therewith.
Knowledge of the specialty area assigned including the most current
analytical instrumentation utilized in specialty area.
Ability to assign and instruct technical and other staff, to verify the
results of tests, examinations, and analyses made by technical staff.
Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate research activities.
Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and in
making decisions concerning research and administrative problems.
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with personnel
assigned to other units within the department and division and with
others concerned with the work of the research unit.
Ability to write scientifically sound articles and take active part in
meetings and conferences.
Ability to prepare official correspondence in connection with the research
program.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language
or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without
reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be
made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 03165 | | S | N | NL | 28 | N/A | P28 | - |
This job specification is for state government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
11/01/2014 |
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