Typical Tasks
Review project activities and prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports.
Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.
Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
Determine scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management and make detailed plans to accomplish these goals.
Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Persistence
Dependability
Cooperation
Initiative
What key skills are needed for this job?
Science
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Expected Knowledge
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Common Activities
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
