A Day In The Life
Health Sciences Industry
Health Sciences
Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.
Health Sciences Industry
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Average
$92,050
ANNUAL
$44.25
HOURLY
Entry Level
$60,620
ANNUAL
$29.14
HOURLY
Mid Level
$92,120
ANNUAL
$44.29
HOURLY
Expert Level
$130,280
ANNUAL
$62.64
HOURLY
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
1,040
Projected job openings through 2030
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Supporting Programs
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
01
Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals.
02
Adapt or design computer hardware or software for medical science uses.
03
Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.
04
Develop models or computer simulations of human biobehavioral systems to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes.
05
Research new materials to be used for products, such as implanted artificial organs.
06
Write documents describing protocols, policies, standards for use, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment.
07
Conduct training or in-services to educate clinicians and other personnel on proper use of equipment.
08
Analyze new medical procedures to forecast likely outcomes.
09
Advise hospital administrators on the planning, acquisition, and use of medical equipment.
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
Health Sciences
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