Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Job Task

• Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, and others, to plan and review projects, and to provide technical assistance.
• Design and coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, and testing.
• Determine scientific and technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management and make detailed plans to accomplish these goals.
• Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the architectural, scientific and technical work performed, to ensure regulatory compliance and operations enhancement.
• Plan and direct research, development, and production activities.
• Prepare project proposals.
• Advise and assist in obtaining patents or meeting other legal requirements.
• Conduct own research in field of expertise.
• Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications or discuss project status.
• Develop innovative technology and train staff for its implementation.
• Hire, supervise and evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers and other staff.
• Prepare and administer budget, approve and review expenditures, and prepare financial reports.
• Recruit personnel and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Review project activities, and prepare and review research, testing, and operational reports.
• Make presentations at professional meetings to further knowledge in the field.
• Provide for stewardship of plant and animal resources and habitats, studying land use, monitoring animal populations and/or providing shelter, resources, and medical treatment for animals.

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