description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
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details
Currently Employed:
1,470
Projected Annual Job Openings:
110
Typical Hourly Wage:
$58.20 - $84.75
Typical Annual Salary:
$121,060 - $176,280
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typical training
Typical education needed for entry:
Bachelor's degree
Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:
5 years or more work experience
Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:
No on-the-job training
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typical job duties
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Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
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Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
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Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.
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Provide for stewardship of plant or animal resources or habitats, studying land use, monitoring animal populations, or providing shelter, resources, or medical treatment for animals.
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Review project activities and prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports.
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Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.
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Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status.
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Determine scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management and make detailed plans to accomplish these goals.
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Prepare project proposals.
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Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for the architectural, scientific, or technical work performed to ensure regulatory compliance or operations enhancement.
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tools & technology
Tools:
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Desktop computers
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High capacity removable media drives
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Liquid crystal display projector
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Notebook computers
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Personal computers
Technology:
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Analytical or scientific software
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Data base user interface and query software
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Graphics or photo imaging software
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Spreadsheet software
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Word processing software
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