Job Description:

• 1) Photographs variety of subject material to illustrate or record scientific data or phenomena, utilizing knowledge of scientific procedures and photographic technology and techniques: Plans methods and procedures for photographing subject material and setup of equipment required, such as microscopes, telescopes, infrared or ultraviolet lighting, and x ray.

• 2) Sets up and positions camera for photographing material or subject.

• 3) Trips shutter to expose film.

• 4) May prepare microscope slides.

• 5) May make photographic copies of fragile documents and other material.

• 6) May engage in research to develop new photographic procedures, methods, and materials.

• 7) May process film and photographic paper to produce transparencies, prints, slides, and motion picture film.

• 8) Usually specializes in specific field, such as chemistry, biology, medicine, metallurgy, physiology, astronomy, aerodynamics, ballistics, or engineering and is designated accordingly.