The Researcher is responsible for, but limited to, the following duties as it pertains to research and project management:Responsible for generating and implementing new ideas and concepts related to plastic alternatives; conduct detailed and complex research as an expert in all aspects of plastic alternatives and publish results; responsible for the data generation, analysis and presentation generated on bioplastic related projects; write and edit progress and technical reports associated to bioplastics research; write grants to federal agencies, industry and foundation related to plastic alternatives; Work closely with OSU and external colleagues to advance research in plastic alternatives; Work on intellectual property emanating from research in Vodovo