Life, Physical & Social Sciences Titles

An entry-level scientist responsible for researching basic principles of plant and animal life. Works under direct supervision, following set guidelines…

An intermediate position responsible for studying the basic principles of plant and animal life. This includes research related to origin,…

As a senior biological scientist, this position undertakes research on the foundational principles of plant and animal life, like their…

The Biological Scientist IV is a master expert in the field, responsible for researching the principles of plant and animal…

Junior (entry-level) chemical technician.  Works under immediate supervision.  Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the…

Intermediate chemical technician.  Works under minimal supervision.  A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.  Relies on limited experience…

Senior chemical technician.  Works under general supervision.  A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.  Relies on significant experience…

Junior (entry-level) chemist.  Works under immediate supervision.  Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. …

Intermediate chemist.  Works under minimal supervision.  Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  A certain degree…

Senior chemist.  Works under general supervision.  Relies on significant experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  Defines goals for…

Master chemist.  May provide consultation on complex projects and is considered the top-level contributor/specialist.  Relies on extensive experience and judgment…

Junior (entry-level) conservation scientist or forester.  Manages overall land quality of forests, parks, rangelands, and other natural resources.  Works under…

Intermediate conservation scientist or forester.  Manages overall land quality of forests, parks, rangelands, and other natural resources.  Works under minimal…

Senior conservation scientist or forester.  Manages overall land quality of forests, parks, rangelands, and other natural resources.  Works under general…

Master conservation scientist or forester.  Manages overall land quality of forests, parks, rangelands, and other natural resources.  May provide consultation…

Perform procedures, experiments, simulations, or investigations using the facility’s specialized equipment or services consistent with the facility’s protocols; operate the…

Performs procedures, experiments, simulations, or investigations using the facility’s specialized equipment or services consistent with the facility’s protocols. Acquires data…

Performs procedures, experiments, simulations, or investigations using the facility’s specialized equipment or services consistent with the facility’s protocols. Acquires data…

This is work performing established laboratory procedures (entry-level).  Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the…

This is work performing laboratory procedures.  Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  Works under general…

This is work implementing and evaluating laboratory procedures and data.  Performs research activities and analysis. Records observations and measurements and…

Junior (entry-level) materials scientist.  Works under immediate supervision.  Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the…

Intermediate materials scientist.  Works under minimal supervision.  Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  A certain…

Senior materials scientist.  Works under minimal supervision.  Relies on significant experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  Defines goals…

Master materials scientist.  May provide consultation on complex projects and is considered the top-level contributor/specialist.  Relies on extensive experience and…

Junior (entry-level) medical scientist.  Conduct research aimed at improving overall human health.  Utilize clinical trials and other investigative methods to…

Intermediate medical scientist.  Conduct research aimed at improving overall human health.  Utilize clinical trials and other investigative methods to reach…

Senior medical scientist.  Conduct research aimed at improving overall human health.  Utilize clinical trials and other investigative methods to reach…

Master medical scientist.  Conduct research aimed at improving overall human health.  Utilize clinical trials and other investigative methods to reach…

Manages and directs the research and development programs to meet organizational needs and to capitalize on potential new products. Develops…

Organizes and directs the daily activities of the laboratory. Responsible for supervising laboratory personnel, conducting and overseeing quality assurance and…

This is work teaching laboratory equipment usage.

This is work operating and maintaining scientific laboratory facilities and equipment and assisting users.

This is work managing and maintaining teaching laboratories and instruction offered in these laboratories.