Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers Go Back to List Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Graphics or photo imaging software

Tasks
	Develop lab scale models of industrial scale processes, such as fermentation.
	Develop computational tools or approaches to improve biofuels research and development activities.
	Develop carbohydrates arrays and associated methods for screening enzymes involved in biomass conversion.
	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.

Skills
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
	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.
	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.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Knowledge
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal m
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $162,320.00 $78.04  $53.79  $62.38 - $85.92  Bridgeport/Stamford $181,677.00 $87.35  $60.54  $67.41 - $101.78  Danbury $156,354.00 $75.17  $51.59  $59.88 - $87.45  Hartford $150,643.00 $72.42  $51.43  $59.32 - $80.37  New Haven $161,535.00 $77.66  $52.07  $60.99 - $85.93  New London/Norwich $175,792.00 $84.52  $60.31  $65.01 - $101.75  Waterbury $144,340.00 $69.39  $48.90  $53.13 - $77.58  Torrington $141,413.00 $67.98  $48.79  $52.89 - $78.43

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   327   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow about as fast as average, and the number of annual openings will offer very good job opportunities.

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