HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION The Researcher II develops programs for scientific research; conducts independent and collaborative research in a specialized area of biological science; and supervises assigned research/laboratory operations. This position reports to Scientist level or higher in the Conservation Science & Wildlife Health department. WHAT YOU WILL DO Develop scientific research programs in a specialized field of study. Plan, design, organize, supervise, and conduct independent and collaborative projects. Determine study subjects, research parameters and methodology, and cost requirements. Evaluate funding sources and obtains necessary funding. Oversee and conduct data collection, analysis, and interpretation of results applied to conservation programs. Coordinate with animal care and veterinary staff regarding sample collection, disease trends, and reproductive status; provides samples to collaborative researchers. Establish research partnerships. Oversee...