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Specialist in biofuels
Description
Industrial or white biotechnology is that applied to industrial processes. Its main purpose is to create easily degradable products that consume less energy and generate less waste during production. One of the products obtained through these processes is biofuel, fuel of biological origin obtained through a renewable process based on organic waste. Some examples of biofuels designed for the automotive industry are biodiesel, obtained from vegetable oils or animal fats, and bioethanol, from organic matter such as sugar cane, yucca, corn or beet. Another type of biofuel is biogas, obtained from the decomposition of organic matter and the action of microorganisms in anaerobic conditions. The specialist in biofuels concentrates on the search for alternative energy sources, and develops and improves existing biofuels to generalize their use.
Tasks
- Develop new biofuels and follow-up the evolution of existing ones.
- Research in the field of new biofuels based on bioprocesses.
- Develop industrial procedures to combine biofuels.
- Identify and recommend appropriate biofuels to suit different uses and applications.
- Provide information on the characteristics, properties and performance of biofuels.
- Be informed about the development of new biofuels.
- Publish research results in specialised journals and/or scientific congresses.
- Form part of a multidisciplinary team, together with engineers, chemists and environmental scientists.
Training
Regulated training and graduates
- Grau: Biologia
- Grau: Biotecnologia
- Grau: Bioquímica
- Grau: Ciències ambientals
- Grau: Química
Complementary training
Master or Postgraduate studies in renewable energies.Graduates in Biology require an industrial specialization.
Other specific skills
Knowledge of English: high level.Computer literacy (word processors, databases, etc): user level.
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Experience
Experience as an investigator in the study and development of biofuels is an advantage.
Soft skills
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Interests
Scientific research
Individuals who have an affinity for the field of scientific research focus their interest on activities that study different types of organisms and substances in order to obtain valuable products for human beings. A key part of performing this task is the planning and verification of scientific hypotheses through the use of different research designs and techniques. The objective of these searches is the development of new medicines and medical techniques, technological innovation based on the manipulation of cells, molecules and biological agents, as well as the study of cultures in order to improve the characteristics and properties of plants and food.
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Work hours
The work day may be part or full time, either intensive or split shift.Salary
The average gross salary ranges between 35,000 and 50,000 euros a year, depending on the years of experience.Professional category
Technician
Manufacturing Industry 4.0.
Barcelona is a city with a long industrial tradition, whose businesses have been essential in diversifying its economic activities, generating innovation and added value and creating employment. There is a strong presence of industry-related services in the city and it is home to important hubs for this type of activity, such as logistics, product handling, packaging or industrial product-associated technology. In this context, industry 4.0 seeks to respond to the increased digitalisation of the economy and society and is basically structured around the use of technological advances and the development of communication systems, with a view to sharing real-time information on each of the manufacturing processes employed by companies. Often considered the 'fourth industrial revolution', Industry 4.0 reflects the current transformation of industry, encompassing both large and small firms, to respond to the emerging needs of society using the most recent technological developments.
Metallurgical industry
01-2006 | 
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Documents (5 of 8)
Sector Overview: Manufacturing Industry 4.0
04-2024 | 
| English | Advanced
This document shows data to have more information about the sector that will help you in your decisions regarding your training-work itinerary. This data is grouped into the following
Author: Barcelona Activa
Publishing date: 04-2024
OpenSector Report: Manufacturing Industry 4.0
12-2023 | | English | Beginner
Sectoral report showing the keys to this economic area as well as the main trends, both consolidated and emerging, in activities and professional profiles and reveals future scenarios.
Author: Barcelona Activa
Publishing date: 12-2023
Focus sectorial: Digital twins
08-2023 | | English | Advanced
A brief report explaining digital twins , their implications in the production process and their impact in the professional profiles.
Author: Barcelona Activa
Publishing date: 08-2023
Compendium of resources for job search in the Manufacturing Industry 4.0
10-2022 | | English | Beginner
Do you know where to find the offers that may interest you according to the sector in which you are looking for work? We put at your disposal the
Author: Barcelona Activa
Publishing date: 10-2022
Conceptual map 4.0 Industry (2020)
01-2021 | | Catalan | Beginner
This conceptual map collects the content that was exposed in the sectorial conference about the 4.0 Industry in 2020. This includes all you need to know about smart factories,
Author: Barcelona Activa
Publishing date: 01-2021
Related Videos (5 of 5)
Sectorial testimony: Inka Guixà
Inka Guixà, general manager of La Farga, tells us which are the most demanded profiles in the Industry 4.0 and manufacturing sector and what skills and knowledge should have the professionals involved in that area.
Sectorial testimony: Joaquim Minguella
Joaquim Minguella, professor of production technologies in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the UPC, explains which profiles are most in demand in the manufacturing industry and 4.0 sector and what skills and knowledge professionals should have.
Vídeo testimoni Xavier Pi: Indústria 4.0
Xavier Pi, membre de la Comissió Industria 4.0 i codirector del Màster en Indústria 4.0 a la UPC, ens parla sobre el potencial de la indústria 4.0 en el futur de l'ocupació a la ciutat de Barcelona.
Jornada sectorial: Fabricació Digital i Impressió 3D
Vídeo on trobaràs un resum dels conceptes clau que van debatre els i les professionals i empreses participants a la jornada sectorial sobre l'impacte i potencial de la Fabricació Digital i la Impressió 3D en el futur de l'ocupació.
Jornada sectorial: Indústria 4.0
Vídeo on trobaràs un resum dels conceptes clau que van debatre professionals i empreses participants a la jornada sectorial sobre l'impacte i potencial de la Indústria 4.0 en el futur de l'ocupació.
Useful links (5 of 13)
Manufacturing Industry 4.0.sector Infographic: sector's ecosystem
23-03-2023 | | English | Beginner
Formative centres, reference clusters, guilds, colleges, city projects... All of this and much more in this infographic that will allow you to gain a thorough knowledge of the ecosystem
Author: Barcelona Activa
https://treball.barcelonactiva.cat/infografies/en/ecosistema/manufacturing-industry.html
Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Sector Infographic: Evolution and tech change
15-02-2023 | | English | Beginner
The Manufacturing Industry 4.0 has gone through different transformational processes and milestones in recent decades, which have impacted professionals and asked them for new skills and knowledge. Let us
Author: Barcelona Activa
Date of issue: 17-01-2023
https://treball.barcelonactiva.cat/infografies/en/timeline/manufacturing-industry.html
Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Sector Infographic: From Training to occupation
18-01-2023 | | English | Beginner
In this infographic you will be able to consult which of the formations will allow you to access the Manufacturing Industry 4.0 sector, some of the most outstanding jobs
Author: Barcelona Activa
Date of issue: 05-12-2022
https://treball.barcelonactiva.cat/infografies/en/sector/manufacturing-industry.html
Indicadors laborals de la Indústria 4.0
27-04-2021 | 
| Catalan | Beginner
Pràctica Infografia amb les dades més rellevants de la Indústria 4.0 a l'àmbit Metropolità de Barcelona, 2019. Elaborat pel Departament d'Estudis de la Gerència de Política Econòmica i Desenvolupament
Date of issue: 02-10-2019
Display Industry's jobs:
Manufacturing Industry 4.0.
Production process
- Supply chain
- Milling programmer
- Satellite assembly technician
- Die maker
- Casting specialist
- Metal stamping operator
- Machining centre operator
- Machinery setter
- Turner
- Industrial painting technician
- Welding Technician
- Plant operator
- Industrial Labourer
- Electronics and transmission equipment installer
- Assembler for special technical fabrics
- Welding robot operator
- Electrical, electronic equipment, and electrical machinery fitter
- PLC programmer
- Quality control
- Production line management
- Factory equipment
- Industrial maintenance
- Project and planning
Industrial RDI
- Product development
- Industrial design
- Materials
- Industrial research and innovation
- Research technician
- R&D&I Engineer
- Powder metallurgy specialist
- Specialist in catalysis and catalytic processes
- Laboratory maintenance technician
- Person in charge of the R&D&I technology platform
- Head of technology transfer
- Technology watch manager
- Instrument calibration technician
- Chemical Laboratory Technician
- Intellectual property manager
- Enginyer/a de processos i temps
- Electronic engineer (Automotive industry)
