Perform professional work in support of scientific research; perform a variety of complex investigative procedures; modify procedures and interpret results.

Under general supervision, assist in determining most suitable methods to be used in research; independently perform scientific investigative procedures requiring application of professional judgment; interpret results and determine whether they are consistent with experimental goals; review literature; modify experimental procedure or technique to obtain optimal experimental results; assist in the assembly, organization and interpretation of data.

Conduct literature reviews to assist in determining most suitable methods to be used in research;

Identify methodological problems in research protocol and implement modifications to optimize experimental results;

Prepare and present written or oral progress reports concerning studies including assembly, organization, and interpretation of data;

Coordinate specialized research functions such as establishing and maintaining cultures for which methodology is not yet developed;

Perform statistical analyses of data;

Perform animal surgery or microsurgery;

Perform clinical procedures on animals such as drug infusion, implantation of indwelling catheters, and stress-balance testing;

Prepare specifications for equipment and supplies needed in support of research for scientific studies;

May write computer programs and/or manage research data base;

May direct the work of Research Technologist 1s and other assigned laboratory personnel;

May coordinate human subjects documentation;

Perform the duties of Research Technologist 1;

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, PLUS one year of research experience equivalent to Research Technologist 1 OR one year of full-time post-baccalaureate college in an appropriate field of science or technology. 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
Revised Class: 4-20-87
New class code, formerly 4860, 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.