Description
With general supervision from faculty members, provides high-level consultation for and expertise with computer applications to scientific research problems. Consults with researchers to determine needs; performs computerized data processing operations and statistical analyses of research data; performs computing programming, debugging, and documentation; assists in interpretation and reporting of results. May supervise students. Requires a bachelor degree in computer science or related field and 2-3 years computer/research experience. Employees in this classification typically analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities. Primary activities and decision making authority are predominantly performed independently affecting business operations to a substantial degree. Employees are not involved in the operation, repair, or maintenance of computer hardware, networks, or equipment. Under FLSA, this is the exempt job classification for this title. Incumbents in this position must meet the full criteria for exempt status: salary level, salary basis, and duties tests.