Occupations · Management

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.

O*NET 30.3 Database (USDOL/ETA) · occupation code 11-9041.01

What people in this job actually do

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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.
Oversee biodiesel/biofuels prototyping or development projects.
Develop methods to estimate the efficiency of biomass pretreatments.
Conduct experiments to test new or alternate feedstock fermentation processes.
Conduct research to breed or develop energy crops with improved biomass yield, environmental adaptability, pest resistance, production efficiency, bioprocessing characteristics, or reduced environmental impacts.

O*NET 30.3 task ratings, importance scale

Skills that matter most

Importance, rated 1 to 5.

Critical Thinking3.6

Speaking3.6

Writing3.6

Reading Comprehension3.6

Active Listening3.5

Monitoring3.2

Active Learning3.2

Science3.1

Mathematics3.1

Learning Strategies2.9

O*NET 30.3 skills, importance scale

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What this work is actually like

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4 / 5Considerable preparation — a four-year degree plus several years in the field.

O*NET 30.3 Job Zones

Working conditions that stand out

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions+1.2 above average

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets+1.1 above average

E-Mail+1.0 above average

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body−0.9 below average

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings−0.7 below average

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions−0.7 below average

Exposed to Disease or Infections−0.7 below average

O*NET 30.3 work context, frequency scale · observed 2014-07

How people actually get in

Share of workers by the education they hold.

Bachelor's Degree55%

Master's Degree29%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)6%

Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)5%

O*NET 30.2 education, training and experience · observed 2014-07

What kind of person the work suits

Occupational interest profile, rated 1 to 7.

Investigative5.8

Enterprising4.7

Realistic4.2

O*NET 30.2 occupational interests (RIASEC)

What you take with you

Skills rated for how well they transfer into other occupations.

Systems Analysis3.6

Complex Problem Solving3.6

Judgment and Decision Making3.6

Systems Evaluation3.5

Coordination3.2

Time Management3.2

Management of Personnel Resources3.1

Quality Control Analysis3.1

O*NET 30.3 transferable skills, importance scale

Knowledge the work draws on

English LanguageChemistryEngineering and TechnologyMathematicsProduction and ProcessingComputers and Electronics

Abilities it leans on

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionInformation Ordering

O*NET 30.3 abilities and knowledge, importance scale

How this job is advertised

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Biofuels ManagerFermentation ManagerBiofuels Product ManagerBiodiesel Product ManagerBiodiesel Division ManagerBiofuels Technology ManagerBiodiesel Technology ManagerBiofuels Engineering ManagerProject Development DirectorTechnology Development OwnerBiodiesel Engineering ManagerLaboratory Manager (Lab Manager)Analytical Research Program ManagerBiofuels Product Development Manager

O*NET 30.3 job titles reported for this occupation

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What changed since 2015

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Also called

ScientistBiofuels ManagerProduct ScientistResearch AssociateFermentation ManagerSeparations ScientistFermentation ScientistBiofuels Product ManagerSenior Research ScientistSenior Research AssociateBiodiesel Product ManagerBiodiesel Division Manager

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The same work in Europe

ESCO occupation	ISCO	Match
biochemical engineer	2145.1.1	close
product development manager	1223.2.1	broader

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