About This Career Path
Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.
A Day In The Life
Science, Engineering, Agriculture & Math Field of Interest
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Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Average
$157,910
ANNUAL
$75.92
HOURLY
Entry Level
$99,900
ANNUAL
$48.03
HOURLY
Mid Level
$156,410
ANNUAL
$75.20
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
4,650
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Supporting Programs
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Top Expected Tasks
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
01
Design or conduct applied biodiesel or biofuels research projects on topics, such as transport, thermodynamics, mixing, filtration, distillation, fermentation, extraction, and separation.
02
Analyze data from biofuels studies, such as fluid dynamics, water treatments, or solvent extraction and recovery processes.
03
Prepare, or oversee the preparation of, experimental plans for biofuels research or development.
04
Provide technical or scientific guidance to technical staff in the conduct of biofuels research or development.
05
Propose new biofuels products, processes, technologies or applications based on findings from applied biofuels or biomass research projects.
06
Conduct experiments on biomass or pretreatment technologies.
07
Prepare biofuels research and development reports for senior management or technical professionals.
08
Develop lab scale models of industrial scale processes, such as fermentation.
09
Oversee biodiesel/biofuels prototyping or development projects.
10
Develop methods to estimate the efficiency of biomass pretreatments.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Chemistry
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Information Ordering
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