PAY GRADE: 022
CLASS TITLE:ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST - CIT
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is work conducting or assisting in conducting chemical, biochemical, bacteriological, plant pathological, plant physiological, engineering, or food technological research related to the harvesting, handling, packaging, processing, development, and /or evaluation of citrus products in the Department of Citrus.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
- Conducts or assists in conducting chemical research activities related to the harvesting, handling, packaging, processing, and/or development of citrus products.
- Assists in planning and conducting bacteriological experiments relating to problems resulting from the handling and processing of citrus fruits and products.
- Conducts or assists in conducting research programs concerned with applying science to the production, preparation, processing, packaging, and utilization of citrus products.
- Conducts or assists in conducting biochemical research of changes occurring in the growth, maturation, handling, processing, and decaying of citrus fruits.
- Conducts or assists in conducting studies of life cycles of major post-harvest fruit pathogens to determine the influence of harvesting and handling processes.
- Conducts or assists in conducting research designed to understand the causes and effects of de-greening and coloring processes of citrus fruits in order to enhance the internal and external colors and appearance.
- Conducts or assists in conducting research in the development and perfection of new and improved citrus harvesting equipment.
- Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)
- Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
- Knowledge of experimental research design methods.
- Knowledge of scientific laboratory analysis and testing procedure and techniques.
- Knowledge of quantitative techniques used in experimental research.
- Skill in the use of scientific laboratory and field equipment.
- Ability to plan, design and conduct scientific research experiments.
- Ability to collect, analyze and interpret scientific data.
- Ability to use quantitative techniques to analyze experimental research data.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to prepare scientific research reports.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to scientific research.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in one of the physical or natural sciences and three years of professional scientific research experience; or
- A master's degree from an accredited college or university in one or the physical or natural sciences and two years of professional experience as described above; or
- A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in one of the physical or natural sciences.
EFFECTIVE:
1/1/1984
HISTORY: