Chemist II or Engineer II

To qualify for this position, you need a BS/MS degree or equivalent competence. Responsibilities may also include supervising or training one or two technicians.

In this position, you report to a Group Leader (or higher level professional) and make recommendations in conjunction with your supervisor. Consequently, your actions can affect product/process results and have some impact on sales.



You select the approach, design and execute experiments, and analyze and apply experimental data to resolve assigned product or process problems. You produce solutions by:

  • resolving complex product/process problems
  • contributing to the development of new product/processes
  • maintaining/improving product or product lines
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         Career Paths in Research and Development
          Chemist I or Engineer I
          Chemist II or Engineer II
          Chemist III or Engineer III
          Scientist IV or Engineer IV
          Group Leader
          Senior Scientist or Senior Engineer
          Technical Manager
          Staff Scientist, Staff Engineer
          Senior Technical Manager
          Division Scientist
          Technical Director
          Senior Division Scientist
          Division Technical Director
         Facilities
         Technical Ladder



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