• Direct and coordinate production, operations, quality assurance and testing. • Oversee the research and development of new products and procedures. • Hire, train, and mentoring staff. • Write performance reviews and solve internal issues. • Discuss and lay out project specifications. • Make detailed plans to accomplish goals. • Analyze market demand and available resources. • Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts. • Negotiate research contracts. • Approve expenditures. • Review and recommend contracts. • Draft proposals and reports for clients. • Improve manufacturing processes and advance scientific research. • Check technical accuracy of work. • Establish administrative policies, procedures, and standards. • Confer with higher levels of management.