Responsibilities

SCP Foundation Research Division Responsibilities

Intern  Staff

• Shadow senior research staff during authorized tests to gain firsthand experience.
  
  

• Observe day-to-day operations of the Research Division and containment protocols.
  
  

• Complete Foundation orientation, safety briefings, and ethics training.
  
  

• Assist with basic administrative duties such as report organization, log entry, and equipment inventory.
  
  

• Ask questions, take notes, and demonstrate initiative to progress toward Junior status.
  
  

Junior Research Staff 

• Conduct supervised tests involving Safe-class or low-threat Euclid-class SCPs.
  
  

• Assist in the setup and cleanup of testing environments, including equipment handling.
  
  

• Guide and mentor Applicants through observation and explanation of basic procedures.
  
  

• Maintain clear documentation of test results and incident reports for review.
  
  

• Follow exact testing protocols and report all anomalies or irregularities to senior staff.
  
  

Senior Research Staff 

• Lead small-scale tests involving Euclid-class SCPs under Department Head approval.
  
  

• Supervise Junior Researchers during tests and ensure protocol adherence.
  
  

• Write and review mid-level experiment reports for anomalies under the department’s jurisdiction.
  
  

• Assist in developing new containment or testing methodologies.
  
  

• Begin handling inter-department communication during research operations.
  
  

Supervising Research Staff 

• Oversee high-level research initiatives and major testing operations.
  
  

• Authorize and lead testing involving high-risk Euclid-class or select Keter-class SCPs.
  
  

• Mentor Senior and Junior Researchers, evaluating them for advancement.
  
  

• Collaborate directly with Medical, Security, and MTF units for cross-department anomaly containment and studies.
  
  

• Draft strategic containment improvements and present findings to the Head of Research for approval.
  
  

Head of Research 

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Research Division within a specific site or department.
  
  

• Approve or deny all testing proposals submitted by Experienced and Senior staff.
  
  

• Oversee staff assignments, containment reviews, and personnel training schedules.
  
  

• Coordinate with Security, Medical, and Administrative divisions during emergencies or high-priority testing.
  
  

• Enforce Foundation ethics, protocol adherence, and disciplinary standards within the Research Division.
  
  

Probationary Director 

• Appointed by Site Command or the Director of Research as part of a trial phase for potential full promotion to Director status.
  
  

• Oversees the department and large-scale projects across sites, often stepping in when the Director is unavailable or during classified initiatives.
  
  

• Responsible for auditing the performance of Heads of Research, ensuring that site-level operations align with Foundation policy and ethical standards.
  
  

• Coordinates cross-site containment projects and experimental testing involving Keter-class and Thaumiel-class SCPs, with limited O5 consultation.
  
  

• Expected to demonstrate high-level strategic thinking, crisis management capability, and flawless adherence to Foundation doctrine.
  
  

• Probationary Directors serve a reviewable term, after which they are either promoted to full Director status or reassigned based on performance and risk evaluation.

Director of Research 

• Possess ultimate authority over Foundation research policy, operations, and directives.
  
  

• Approve testing and study of Keter-class, Thaumiel-class, and top-secret SCPs with O5 consultation.
  
  

• Represent the Research Division in meetings with Site Directors, the Ethics Committee, and the O5 Council.
  
  

• Set long-term objectives for containment science and anomalous studies across the Foundation site.