Senior Research Technician

FUNCTION

Research and Scholarship creates and disseminates knowledge through scholarship, scientific inquiry and creative expression.

SUB-FUNCTION

Research is responsible for research or scholarship within field(s) through a reliance on methods, creative practices and or critical frameworks inherent to the discipline(s). Leads, conducts or assists with basic or applied research.

CAREER BAND

Individual Contributor - Technical - Work is primarily achieved through individual efforts or by participation on functional or project teams. May coordinate, influence, or review the work of others. May be the primary owner / authority on a given program or process. Performs work of technical (i.e. skilled trade), operational, or administrative nature. Work is performed within clearly established guidelines and procedures. Execution of work is dependent on guidance and decisions made by others. At Lead level may coordinate and review day-to-day work of others. Typically does not require a university degree but post secondary education or training may be useful or required.

CAREER LEVEL

Advanced technical or operational experience. Leverages technical and operational knowledge to accomplish objectives. Broad knowledge of processes and / or tools required in the team or department through on-the-job training and / or certification or vocational training. May provide assistance and training for less experienced colleagues. Anticipates, recognizes and solves routine issues that occur within the team, department, or customers without supervisory approval. Provides solutions to unusual or less-frequent issues and questions. Routine work does not require instruction or support and new activities or special projects require only general instruction. Evaluates and selects solutions based on established options, procedures, and precedent. Routinely interacts with members of immediate work team and other teams. Communicates matters of escalated importance. Uses diplomacy and tact to convey sensitive information.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; 4 years of relevant experience required with High School diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree, or 0 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree.