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                                        |  | Apply standardized mathematical formulas, principles, and methodology to technological problems in engineering and physical sciences in relation to specific industrial and research objectives, processes, equipment, and products. |  |  
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                                                        Mathematical Engineering Technician                                                       |  
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                                                        Mathematics Technician                                                       |  
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                                                        Weight Analyst                                                       |  
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                                                | Processing Information                                                    —
                                                    Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |  
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                                                | Getting Information                                                    —
                                                    Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |  
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                                                | Analyzing Data or Information                                                    —
                                                    Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |  
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                                                | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events                                                    —
                                                    Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |  
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                                                | Interacting With Computers                                                    —
                                                    Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |  
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                                                | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge                                                    —
                                                    Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |  
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                                                | Making Decisions and Solving Problems                                                    —
                                                    Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |  
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                                                | Documenting/Recording Information                                                    —
                                                    Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |  
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                                                | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates                                                    —
                                                    Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |  
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                                                | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work                                                    —
                                                    Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |  
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                                                | Thinking Creatively                                                    —
                                                    Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |  
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                                                | Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards                                                    —
                                                    Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |  
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                                                | Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information                                                    —
                                                    Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |  
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                                                | Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others                                                    —
                                                    Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |  
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                                                | Handling and Moving Objects                                                    —
                                                    Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |  
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                                                | Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People                                                    —
                                                    Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |  
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                                                | Developing Objectives and Strategies                                                    —
                                                    Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |  
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                                                | Provide Consultation and Advice to Others                                                    —
                                                    Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |  
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                                                | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships                                                    —
                                                    Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |  
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                                                | Interesting Fact |  |  |  
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                                            | Actress Rachel Weisz's father invented the artificial respirator. |  |  |  
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