• Designing, building, operating, modifying and maintaining chemical reactor plants for conversion of biomass to fuels and chemicals• Writing and carrying out experimental run plans• Collecting data and sampling products for research and development• Designing, building, commissioning and testing new pilot plants• Programming control systems in multiple languages• Using programmable logic controllers, data aquisition software and analytical instruments• Drafting and revising piping and instrumentation diagrams• Effectively communicating with research engineers, analytical chemists and project leaders• Training new employees on laboratory procedures• Developing laboratory standards and procedures• Purchasing and inventorying materials, chemicals and equipment

Supplying and ordering electrical and computer components