Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is hiring a Biofuels Product Development Manager to lead biofuels research programs. Key responsibilities include developing lab-scale models, conducting research on energy crops, and preparing technical reports. The ideal candidate should demonstrate critical thinking, effective communication, and proficiency in various software tools. Experience with biofuels and a strong understanding of systems analysis are essential for success in this role. This position offers an exciting opportunity to impact renewable energy initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare biofuels research and development reports for management.
• Conduct research on energy crop development.
• Develop lab-scale models of industrial processes.
• Recover fuels from bioreactor liquid and gas streams.
• Conduct applied biodiesel or biofuels research projects.
• Develop separation processes to recover biofuels.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Speaking

Judgment and Decision Making

Systems Analysis

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Web browser software

Email software

SAP

Microsoft Project

Computer aided design CAD software

Agilent ChemStation

GE Energy GateCycle

Job description

Biofuels Product Development Manager

What Does a Biofuels Product Development Manager Do?

Position Description 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 of a Biofuels Product Development Manager

• Prepare biofuels research and development reports for senior management or technical professionals.
• Conduct research to breed or develop energy crops with improved biomass yield, environmental adaptability, pest resistance, production efficiency, bioprocessing characteristics, or reduced environmental impacts.
• Develop lab‑scale models of industrial‑scale processes, such as fermentation.
• Develop methods to recover ethanol or other fuels from complex bioreactor liquid and gas streams.
• Design or conduct applied biodiesel or biofuels research projects on topics such as transport, thermodynamics, mixing, filtration, distillation, fermentation, extraction, and separation.
• Develop separation processes to recover biofuels.

Required Skills

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• 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 Analysis: Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Tools

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Web browser software
• Email software
• SAP
• Microsoft Project
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Agilent ChemStation
• GE Energy GateCycle