Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

• 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.
• Conduct experiments to test new or alternate feedstock fermentation processes.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers.

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• 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.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers.