| Job Title |
Wood Technologist |
| Job Description |
Conducts Research To Determine Composition, Properties,
Behavior, Utilization, Development, Treatments, And Processing
Methods Of Wood And Wood Products: Analyzes Physical, Chemical,
And Biological Properties Of Wood. Studies Methods Of Curing
Wood To Determine Best And Most Economical Procedure. Develops
And Improves Methods Of Seasoning, Preservation, And Treating
Wood With Substances To Increase Resistance To Wear, Fire,
Fungi, Insects, And Marine Borers. Conducts Tests To Determine
Ability Of Wood Adhesives To Withstand Water, Oil Penetration,
Temperature Extremes, And Stability, Strength, Hardness And
Crystallinity Of Wood Under Variety Of Conditions. Evaluates
And Improves Effectiveness Of Industrial Equipment And
Production Processes. Investigates Processes For Converting
Wood Into Commodities, Such As Alcohol, Veneer, Plywood, Wood
Plastics, And Other Uses. Determines Best Type Of Wood For
Specific Application, And Investigates Methods Of Turning Waste
Wood Materials Into Useful Products. May Specialize In Research,
Quality Control, Marketing And Sales, Materials Engineering,
Management Or Administration, Manufacturing, Production, Or
Process Development.
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