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CAREER
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$165,370
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+2.6% (slower than the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers Do
Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.
Other Job Titles Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers May Have
Analytical Research Program Manager, Biodiesel Division Manager, Biofuels Manager, Business Development and New Technology Manager, Laboratory Manager (Lab Manager), Project Development Director
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (55%)
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Majors Related to Career
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