Performs professional laboratory and research duties in the field of biologic and physical science.
Supervises large medical laboratory activities; provides advice and makes recommendations to the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted personnel and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections and visits and at ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities facilities and personnel as prescribed by the commander; holds First Sergeants' or Sergeants' Major call to announce information and instructions; insures that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs of the service, and command regulations or policies; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted personnel of the command; inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command; sits as president or member of command promotion board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; performs other duties prescribed by the commander.
Conducts studies in biology, bacteriology, biochemistry, botany entomology chemistry, microbiology, toxicology, physiology, organic chemistry, parasitology, physics, pharmacology, or zoology areas under close supervision; assists professional staff with the management and supervision of a research division.
Supervises medium size medical laboratory; supervises large medical laboratory activities.