Product Development Senior Technologists use their understanding and years' experience in science and/or engineering to lead development and qualification for small to medium complexity business initiatives. Among other responsibilities, Senior Technologists often work independently to develop test plans, generate accurate data, and identify and track critical observations. Their work is typically "hands on," at the benchtop, in a lab, in a plant or pilot plant, at a critical site, on a computer or with consumers. Senior Technologists will also occasionally direct the technical work of others and lead cross-functional technical teams.