Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
- • Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.
- • Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status.
- • Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.
- • Prepare project proposals.
- • Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
- • Review project activities and prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports.
- • Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
- • Determine scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management and make detailed plans to accomplish these goals.
- • Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for the architectural, scientific, or technical work performed to ensure regulatory compliance or operations enhancement.
- • Develop innovative technology or train staff for its implementation.
- • 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.
- • Conduct own research in field of expertise.
- • Recruit personnel or oversee the development or maintenance of staff competence.
- • Advise or assist in obtaining patents or meeting other legal requirements.
- • Prepare and administer budgets, approve and review expenditures, and prepare financial reports.
- • Make presentations at professional meetings to further knowledge in the field.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
