Scientist

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-024862",
  "term": "Scientist",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A person who has studied science, especially one who is active in a particular field of investigation.\n\n2. An individual whose responsibilities include collection, generation, use, or evaluation of scientific and technical data, analyses, or products. This includes, but is not limited to, federal scientists, contractors, and trainees. It does not refer to individuals with scientific and technical training whose primary job functions are in non-scientific roles (e.g., policymakers, communicators).",
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus",
    "EPA 2025 Scientific Integrity Policy"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/scientist/"
}