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UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

23545 (NE S UAW Research)
\n23544 (E S UAW Research)<\/p>\n

CLASS SERIES CONCEPT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apply scientific knowledge gained through formal education at least at the Bachelor’s level or equivalent\/related experience to conduct research in a scientific discipline such as biology, psychology, the biomedical sciences, chemistry, engineering, oceanography, social work, etc. Responsibility for, assisting or contributing in one or more of the following tasks: Identifying and defining research problems; Designing approaches or hypotheses to be tested and the methodology to be used; Designing specific phases of research projects; Analyzing results; Developing conclusions and hypotheses; Presenting research results in publishable form; Developing and obtaining research grants.<\/p>\n

BASIC FUNCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is an entry level professional researcher. Perform routine scientific or engineering work, evaluating, selecting, and applying standardized scientific or engineering procedures and techniques to assignments with clear, specific objectives; assignments require investigation of a limited number of variables and few complex features. Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of alternatives.<\/p>\n

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Works under limited supervision to complete assigned tasks\/projects, demonstrating the ability to work independently. Supervisor screens assignments for unusual or difficult problems and selects techniques and procedures to be applied on non-routine work. Receives close supervision on new aspects of assignments. Knows the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization; continues development of technical expertise and knowledge through experience and application.<\/p>\n

TYPICAL WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Using accepted methods and techniques, solves well-defined problems and performs specific and limited portions of broader projects, under technical guidance of an experienced scientist\/engineer.<\/p>\n

Applies standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results, and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes.<\/p>\n

Defines and improves practices from experiences on small projects.<\/p>\n

Conducts experiments\/tests in the laboratory\/field that include taking measurements and recording observations, collecting, compiling, and processing data.<\/p>\n

Contributes data\/findings for use in reports, documents, or oral\/written presentations.<\/p>\n

Interacts in a collaborative manner with other team members to accomplish organizational goals; may provide ideas to improve efficiency at group level; networks primarily within own technical peer group.<\/p>\n

In the process of learning methods for planning, including assessment of cost, scope, and schedule against plan; implements established systems\/approaches for moderately difficult tasks.<\/p>\n

No defined role in identifying\/securing research funding, however, successful performance of project related tasks provides support to on-going funding efforts.<\/p>\n

May guide the work of junior staff or students as necessary to achieve specific assignments.<\/p>\n

Perform other duties as assigned.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of relevant experience.<\/p>\n

Equivalent education and\/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and\/or registration.<\/p>\n

CIVIL SERVICE EXEMPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research: Individuals having formal academic preparation at least at the Bachelor\u2019s level or demonstrated professional competence in a specific field of research, and having responsibility for or assisting in one or more of the following tasks: identifying and defining research problems; designing approaches or hypotheses to be tested and the methodology to be used; designing specific phases of research projects; analyzing results; developing conclusions and hypotheses; presenting research results in publishable form; and\/or obtaining research grants.<\/p>\n

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n