What You'll Do

  • Develop lab scale models of industrial scale processes, such as fermentation.
  • Develop computational tools or approaches to improve biofuels research and development activities.
  • Provide technical or scientific guidance to technical staff in the conduct of biofuels research or development.
  • Prepare, or oversee the preparation of, experimental plans for biofuels research or development.
  • Prepare biofuels research and development reports for senior management or technical professionals.
  • Perform protein functional analysis and engineering for processing of feedstock and creation of biofuels.
  • Develop separation processes to recover biofuels.
  • Develop methods to recover ethanol or other fuels from complex bioreactor liquid and gas streams.
  • Develop methods to estimate the efficiency of biomass pretreatments.
  • Design or execute solvent or product recovery experiments in laboratory or field settings.

Essential Skills

Reading Comprehension 3.62/5
Writing 3.62/5
Speaking 3.62/5
Critical Thinking 3.62/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.62/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.62/5
Systems Analysis 3.62/5
Active Listening 3.5/5
Systems Evaluation 3.5/5
Active Learning 3.25/5
Monitoring 3.25/5
Coordination 3.25/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
  • Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.

Common styles

Adaptability/Flexibility, Analytical Thinking, Dependability, Integrity, Attention to Detail

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Comprehension 4.0/5
Written Comprehension 4.0/5
Problem Sensitivity 4.0/5
Deductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Written Expression 3.88/5
Information Ordering 3.88/5
Oral Expression 3.75/5
Inductive Reasoning 3.75/5

Technologies & Tools

Ab Initio Adobe Illustrator Agilent ChemStation Computer aided design CAD software Dassault Systemes CATIA Email software Epic Systems Fleet Asset Management and Optimization Solutions FAMOS PEPSE Formula translation/translator FORTRAN Fund accounting software GE Energy GateCycle Linux Microsoft Dynamics Microsoft Excel Microsoft Great Plains Personal Data Keeper Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft SQL Server Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Adaptability/Flexibility (High importance: 4.53/5)
  • Analytical Thinking (High importance: 4.42/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.37/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.26/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.08/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Analytical Research Program Manager Biodiesel Division Manager Biodiesel Engineering Manager Biodiesel Product Development Manager Biodiesel Product Manager Biodiesel Technology Development Manager Biodiesel Technology Manager Biofuels Engineering Manager Biofuels Manager Biofuels Product Development Manager Biofuels Product Manager Biofuels Technology Development Manager Biofuels Technology Manager Business Development and New Technology Manager Fermentation Manager Laboratory Manager (Lab Manager) Project Development Director Technology Development Owner