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University of Nebraska
Classification Specification
Classification Code: 49362302
Effective Date: May 10, 2007
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Research Technologist L1
WORKING TITLE: Research Technologist I
SALARY GRADE: RA15S
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY:
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Conducts tests and experiments and analyzes results according to established protocol. Provides support to the
development and interpretation of research activities.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Conducts tests and experiments in support of a research project; evaluates results.
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Documents and maintains data and performs preliminary analysis of findings; assists with development, modification and
validation of methods and procedures.
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Provides recommendations as to effective use of laboratory facilities and allocation of research funds; ensures availability
of equipment and supplies for each phase of the project.
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Researches available literature of relevant topics and prepares abstracts of articles to assist with the evaluation and
interpretation of data.
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Summarizes data and develops visual materials used for reporting, presentations, manuscripts, grant proposals and
funding applications.
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May attend meetings and conferences to conduct or assist with formal presentations of research methodology, finds and
conclusions.
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May assist or train laboratory personnel in research methods, procedures and equipment.
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May design and conduct independent research activities (i.e. tests, experiments, statistical analyses, etc.) in support of the
project.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
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Supervision is received from an assigned supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
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Functional supervision may be exercised over support staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field is necessary.
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as
declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to
assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other
duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.