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Clinical Research Scientist

Plans, organizes, and conducts research assignments to increase scientific knowledge on medical-related topics. Formulates and conducts research on complex problems. Typically requires a doctorate degree in a health care related field with related clinical research experience.: Investigates subject area to define the scope of assigned project. Determines feasibility of projects in terms of staff, time, and resources to ensure that results effective results. Plans and performs quantitative and qualitative research procedures in various areas of biology, chemistry, physics, and other biomedical, dental, or related scientific areas. Plans and conducts experiments and analyzes the results of studies. Draws conclusions and makes recommendations that typically have a major impact on scientific research activities. Communicates findings through presentations at conferences and publication in specialist scientific and medical journals. Maintains detailed records of work. Remains informed of other research begin conducted related to field of study. Scientists who work within a university setting are typically involved in the teaching of students. May be concerned with gaining research funding to continue with work or to extend studies.

Economic Analyst Senior

Plans, designs, and conducts research to aid in interpretation of economic relationships and in solution of problems arising from production and distribution of goods and services. Studies how society distributes scarce resources such as land, labor, raw materials, and machinery to produce goods and services. Conducts research, collects and analyzes data, monitors economic trends, and develops economic forecasts. Utilizes mathematical models to help forecast answers to economic questions. Studies economic and statistical data in area of specialization. Typically requires a master's degree in the field of economics; however, some organizations may accept equivalent education and experience combined.: Devises methods and procedures for collecting and processing data, utilizing knowledge of available sources of data and various econometric and sampling techniques. Compiles data relating to research area, such as employment, productivity, and wages and hours. Reviews and analyzes economic data in order to prepare reports detailing results of investigation, and to stay abreast of economic changes. Organizes data into report format and arranges for preparation of graphic illustrations of research findings. Formulates recommendations, policies, or plans to aid in market interpretation or solution of economic problems, such as recommending changes in methods of agricultural financing, domestic, and international monetary policies, or policies that regulate investment and transfer of capital. May supervise and assign work to staff. May testify at regulatory or legislative hearings to present recommendations.

Lobbyist Senior

Represents a major client, usually at the national level, and provides strategic policy direction, and lobbies for client's interests on issues of major importance. Contacts and confers with members of legislature and other holders of public office to persuade them to support legislation favorable to client's interest. Studies proposed legislation to determine possible effect on interest of client, who may be a person, specific group, or general public. May direct lower level lobbyists.: Confers with legislators and officials to emphasize supposed weaknesses or merits of specific bills to influence passage, defeat, or amendment of measure, or introduction of legislation more favorable to client's interests. Contacts individuals and groups having similar interests in order to encourage them also to contact legislators and present views. Prepares news releases and informational pamphlets and conducts news conferences in order to state client's views and to inform public of features of proposed legislation considered desirable or undesirable. Plans and coordinates meetings between members and elected officials to discuss legislative issues and proposals and allow officials to respond to membership concerns. May contact regulatory agencies and testify at public hearings to enlist support for client's interests. May be legally required to register with governmental authorities as lobbyist and to submit reports of regulated expenditures incurred during lobbying activities. May attend and represent local organization at state and national association meetings. May instruct individuals or organization members in lobbying techniques.

Computer Information Scientist

Designs computer information systems to provide management or clients with specific data. Designs and develops methods and procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information for input and retrieval to and from computer. Utilizes knowledge of electronic data processing principles, system and computer capabilities, mathematics, symbolic language, and optical or pattern recognition principles. : Develops alternate designs to resolve problems in input, storage, and retrieval of information. May specialize in specific field of information science, such as scientific or engineering research, or in specific discipline, such as business, medicine, education, aerospace, or library science.

Scientist Environmental

Conducts research to identify and abate or eliminate sources of pollutants that affect people, wildlife, and their environments. Analyzes and reports measurements and observations of air, water, soil, and other sources to make recommendations on how best to clean and preserve the environment. Designs and monitors waste disposal sites, preserves water supplies, and reclaims contaminated land and water. Usual requirement is minimum of a bachelor's degree in the field of scientific and/or engineering disciplines. Excludes paraprofessional positions.: Plans and conducts environmental research studies to develop methods or theories of abating or controlling sources of environmental pollutants, utilizing knowledge of principles and concepts of various scientific and engineering disciplines. Requires advanced study in the field of research in environmental sciences. Determines data collection methods to be employed in research projects and surveys. Plans and develops research models, using knowledge of mathematical, statistical, and physical science concepts and approaches. Identifies and analyzes sources of pollution to determine their effects. Collects and synthesizes data derived from pollution emission measurements, atmospheric monitoring, meteorological and mineralogical information, and soil or water samples. Prepares graphs, charts, and statistical models from synthesized data, using knowledge of mathematical, statistical, and engineering analysis techniques. Analyzes data to assess pollution problems, establishes standards, and develops approaches for control of pollution.

Scientist Materials

Researches and studies the structures and chemical properties of materials to develop new products or enhance existing products. Conducts scientific studies for understanding, characterizing, and developing materials leading to potential uses for the benefit of science and emerging technologies. Usual requirement is a bachelor's degree in the field of material science, chemistry, physics or engineering. Excludes paraprofessional positions.: Conducts programs for studying structures and properties of various materials, such as metals, alloys, ceramics, semiconductors, and polymers to obtain research data. Plans experimental laboratory production of materials having special characteristics to confirm feasibility of processes and techniques for potential users. Prepares reports of materials studies for information of other scientists and requesters. May guide technical staff engaged in developing materials for specific use in projected product or device.

Crop-Research Scientist

Conducts experiments or investigations in field-crop problems and develops new methods of growing crops to secure more efficient production, higher yield, and improved quality. Studies way to increase crop productivity, nutritional value, and quality of seed. Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in field of specialty. Positions covered by this definition are characterized by the inclusion of work that requires an understanding of both theories and principles. Excludes paraprofessional positions.: Plans and carries out breeding studies at experiment stations or farms to develop and improve varieties of field crops, such as cotton, tobacco, or cereal, with respect to characteristics, such as yield, quality, health, adaptation to specific soils or climates, and resistance to diseases and pests. Discovers methods of farming to help protect welfare of crops and the environment. Studies soils and crop production to discover best methods of planting, cultivation, harvesting, and effects of various climatic conditions. Develops methods for control of noxious weeds, crop diseases, and insect pests. May specialize in specific field crop, group of field crops, or specific agronomic problem.

Soil Scientist

Studies chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. Studies responses of various soil types to fertilizers, tillage practices, and crop rotations. Studies soil characteristics, maps soil types, and investigates responses of soils to known management practices to determine use capabilities of soils and effects of alternative practices on soil productivity. Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in field of specialty. Excludes paraprofessional positions.: Classifies soils according to standard types. Conducts experiments on farms or experimental stations to determine best soil types for different plants. Performs chemical analysis on micro-organism content of soil to determine microbial reactions and chemical and mineralogical relationship to plant growth. Investigates responses of specific soil types to tillage, fertilization, nutrient transformations, crop rotation, environmental consequences, water, gas or heat flow, industrial waste control, and other soil management practices. Advises interested people on rural or urban land use. May specialize in one or more types of activities relative to soil management and productivity.

Dairy Scientist

Conducts research in selection, breeding, feeding, and management of dairy cattle: studies feed requirements of dairy animals and nutritive value of feed materials. Carries out experiments to determine effects of different kinds of feed and environmental conditions on quantity, quality, and nutritive value of milk produced. Develops improved practices in care and management of dairy herds and use of improved buildings and equipment. Studies physiology of reproduction and lactation, and carries out breeding programs to improve dairy breeds animal breeder. May be designated according to specialty as dairy-management specialist; dairy-nutrition specialist.

Atmospheric Scientist

Studies the atmosphere physical characteristics, motions, and processes, and the way it affects the rest of our environment. Applies results of studies to air pollution control, agriculture, air and sea transportation, defense, and forecasting weather. Studies trends in the earth's climate such as global warming, droughts, or ozone depletion. Usual minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or in a closely-related field. Excludes paraprofessional positions.: Analyzes and interprets meteorological data gathered by surface and upper-air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other users. Studies and interprets synoptic reports, maps, photographs, and prognostic charts to predict long- and short-range weather conditions. Operates computer graphic equipment to produce weather reports and maps for analysis, distribution to users, or for use in televised weather broadcast. Issues hurricane and other severe weather warnings. May broadcast weather forecast over television or radio. May prepare special forecasts and briefings for particular audiences, such as those involved in air and sea transportation, agriculture, fire prevention, air-pollution control, and school groups. May direct forecasting services at weather station, or at radio or television broadcasting facility. May conduct basic or applied research in meteorology. May establish and staff weather observation stations.



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