JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent is a Research Chemist in the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Bio-oils Research (BOR) unit in Peoria, Illinois. The focus of the BOR unit is to develop new technologies that utilize vegetable oils as renewable sources for value-added industrial products. The incumbent provides expertise in biobased materials and conducts research addressing needs of national interest for value-added industrial products from agricultural commodities, especially vegetable oils. MAJOR DUTIES: Develop commercial uses of vegetable oils, lipids, and their derivatives, and increase the market value of these commodities. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
