Scientist

Individual contributor that works under limited supervision.

Applies subject matter knowledge.

Requires capacity to understand specific needs or requirements to apply skills/knowledge.

• Identifies and validates molecular targets that play a key role in a particular disease process.

• Studies origin, relationship, development, anatomy, functions, and chemical processes of living organisms.

• Analyzes materials to determine their toxic or nontoxic properties, binding and efficacy.

• Isolates or purifies analyzes, and identifies hormones, minerals, proteins, and/or cultures of microorganisms to determine their biological properties.

• Examines and conducts research on chemical aspects chemistry of cells and cell division.

• Requires an understanding of one or more of the following: molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, cell biology, biophysics, virology and/or immunology.

• May identify and produce small quantities of new drugs, pharmaceutical compounds and/or nutrients.

• May develop an assay which employs in-vitro and/or in-vivo biological and immunological systems.

Education Level Major/Field of Study or Equivalent

Associates Degree (± 13 years)

Experience Experience Details

Minimum 1 year

Language Proficiency

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.