Overview Provides direct technical support to researchers by maintaining, scheduling, and operating facilities and equipment; collecting and/or providing technical expertise on specimens/samples; and gathering/reporting data. Responsibilities Maintains supplies, equipment and facilities used in conjunction with research activities. Performs scientific data collections, reductions, and analysis involving routine procedures and interprets data. Operates field, laboratory and/or shop equipment used in support of research projects. Performs fieldwork by collecting specimens, samples and gathering data. Inventories and requisitions supplies and equipment. Trains students and staff in the operation of equipment and technical procedures. Assists with laboratory procedures, reports, and research proposals. Maintains and organizes detailed records of studies conducted for computer data entry and records computer results. May assist in the writing of research papers and statements of funding...