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

Other names for Natural Sciences Managers: Agriculture Research Director, Chemical Laboratory Chief, Chemical Plant Technical Director, Clinical Research Coordinator, Coastal Management Planner, Conservationist, Director of Research, Director of Research and Development, Environmental Manager, Environmental Research Project Manager, Fisheries Director, Geochemical Manager, Geological Manager, Geologist, Geophysical Manager, Gravity Manager, Health Sciences Manager, Hydrogeologist, Hydrogeology Professor, Laboratory Director, Laboratory Manager, Marine Biologist, Mineral and Aggregate Resources Planner, Natural Resources Planner, Natural Resources Specialist, Natural Science Manager, Ocean Program Administrator, Public Land Resources Director, Quarrying Manager, Research and Development Director, Research Coordinator, Research Development Director, Research Development Manager, Research Director, Research Geologist, Research Hydrogeologist, Research Manager, Research Scientist, Scientist, Water Team Leader, Wild Life Manager,

• Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications or discuss project status.
• Plan and direct research, development, and production activities.
• Prepare project proposals.
• Design and coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, and testing.
• Review project activities, and prepare and review research, testing, and operational reports.
• Hire, supervise and evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers and other staff.
• 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.
• Develop innovative technology and train staff for its implementation.
• 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.
• Conduct own research in field of expertise.
• Recruit personnel and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Advise and assist in obtaining patents or meeting other legal requirements.
• Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, and others, to plan and review projects, and to provide technical assistance.
• Prepare and administer budget, approve and review expenditures, and prepare financial reports.
• Make presentations at professional meetings to further knowledge in the field.

• Plotter printers
• Desktop computers
• Notebook computers
• Liquid crystal display projector
• Personal computers
• High capacity removable media drives

Project management software

Office suite software

Graphics or photo imaging software

Word processing software

Charting software

Presentation software

Spreadsheet software

Data base management system software

Data base user interface and query software

Analytical or scientific software

Internet browser software

Electronic mail software

Map creation software