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Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.
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- Design or conduct applied biodiesel or biofuels research projects on topics, such as transport, thermodynamics, mixing, filtration, distillation, fermentation, extraction, and separation.
- Analyze data from biofuels studies, such as fluid dynamics, water treatments, or solvent extraction and recovery processes.
- Prepare, or oversee the preparation of, experimental plans for biofuels research or development.
- Provide technical or scientific guidance to technical staff in the conduct of biofuels research or development.
- Propose new biofuels products, processes, technologies or applications based on findings from applied biofuels or biomass research projects.
- Conduct experiments on biomass or pretreatment technologies.
- Prepare biofuels research and development reports for senior management or technical professionals.
- Develop lab scale models of industrial scale processes, such as fermentation.
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4.2 / 7
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Skills to explore
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Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
2014-07
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
2014-07
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2014-07
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
2014-07
Systems Analysis
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
2014-07
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
2014-07
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
2014-07
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2014-07
Systems Evaluation
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
2014-07
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
2014-07
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 4 of 5 · 2014-07. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
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