Advanced Research Scientist

Nature of Work: Performs a variety of lab and/or field experiments which require competency with standard and more advanced scientific techniques and equipment in disciplines such as molecular biology, microbiology, genomics, physiology, and pathology/microscopy. Work also includes contribution to the design, execution, and troubleshooting of the experiments. Modifications to the methods is expected to be based on familiarity with the essential underlying principles, and are made in a semiautonomous manner. The individual may act as a laboratory expert in certain specialized techniques, such as physiologic, molecular, genomic, or microscopic methods. Analysis of results may rise to a greater level than Research Scientist.