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Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

What They Do: Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.

Also Called: Analytical Research Program ManagerBiodiesel Division ManagerBiofuels ManagerBusiness Development and New Technology ManagerLaboratory Manager (Lab Manager)Project Development Director

Resource Details

Work Context

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E-MailHow frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?Responce
  • Every day (97)
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within TeamsHow frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?Responce
  • Every day (89)
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or TeamHow important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?Responce
  • Extremely important (54)
  • Very important (44)
Freedom to Make DecisionsHow much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?Responce
  • A lot of freedom (50)
  • Some freedom (46)
Determine Tasks, Priorities and GoalsHow much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?Responce
  • A lot of freedom (48)
  • Some freedom (48)
Duration of Typical Work WeekNumber of hours typically worked in one week.Responce
  • More than 40 hours (69)
  • 40 hours (30)
Indoors, Environmentally ControlledHow often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?Responce
  • Every day (80)
  • Never (13)
Telephone ConversationsHow often do you have telephone conversations in this job?Responce
  • Every day (67)
  • Once a week or more but not every day (18)
  • Once a year or more but not every month (13)
Importance of Being Exact or AccurateHow important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?Responce
  • Extremely important (34)
  • Very important (47)
  • Important (15)
Contact With OthersHow much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?Responce
  • Constant contact with others (37)
  • Contact with others most of the time (34)
  • Contact with others about half the time (28)