Perform professional work in support of scientific research; develop and verify investigative procedures; assist in experimental design.

Under general direction, develop, verify and implement investigative procedures to accomplish research goals; analyze experimental results and prepare reports for publication. Assist in the design of experiments; determine appropriate experimental controls.

Collaborate with primary investigator, and assist in designing experiments; examine proposals to determine projects and methodologies best suited to research objectives;

Determine the most suitable methods to be used in research; determine appropriate experimental controls;

Edit and write reports of research including the assembly, organization, analysis and interpretation of data; perform necessary literature survey;

Prepare and present written and oral reports of experimental results;

May train and direct the work of Research Technologists and other laboratory personnel;

May direct the operation of one or more facets of the research laboratory;

May evaluate and select new equipment;

Perform duties of Research Technologist 2;

Perform related duties as required.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate field of technology or science and two years experience as a research technologist, or equivalent; OR an advanced Degree in an appropriate scientific field. Professional-level experience may be substituted, year-for-year, for the formal academic degree.

The announcement of position vacancy (recruiting bulletin) may specify course work or experience within a specific discipline if determined necessary by the personnel officer.

Training or experience within a specific discipline will be required to meet the unique requirements of individual positions.

New Class: 1-03-73
Revise Title: 12-14-73
Revise Class: 12-18-74
Revise Minimum Qualifications: 1-15-76
Revise Class: 4-20-87
New class code, formerly 4861, effective July 1, 2007.
Revised typical work and desirable qualifications, minor housekeeping; May 26, 2010.

Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.