Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

Does not pass

• Manage teams of engineers by creating schedules, tracking inventory, creating or using budgets, or overseeing contract obligations or deadlines.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 7.5% of the role's time · $182M

• Develop models or computer simulations of human biobehavioral systems to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 7.2% of the role's time · $176M

• Prepare technical reports, data summary documents, or research articles for scientific publication, regulatory submissions, or patent applications.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.8% of the role's time · $165M

• Design or develop medical diagnostic or clinical instrumentation, equipment, or procedures, using the principles of engineering and biobehavioral sciences.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.5% of the role's time · $159M

• Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.5% of the role's time · $158M

• Adapt or design computer hardware or software for medical science uses.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 5.8% of the role's time · $141M

• Design or conduct follow-up experimentation, based on generated data, to meet established process objectives.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.5% of the role's time · $135M

• Develop statistical models or simulations, using statistical or modeling software.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.5% of the role's time · $134M

• Read current scientific or trade literature to stay abreast of scientific, industrial, or technological advances.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.4% of the role's time · $132M

• Write documents describing protocols, policies, standards for use, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.4% of the role's time · $107M

• Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.7% of the role's time · $90.1M

• Confer with research and biomanufacturing personnel to ensure the compatibility of design and production.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.9% of the role's time · $69.6M

• Communicate with bioregulatory authorities regarding licensing or compliance responsibilities.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.5% of the role's time · $60.9M

• Collaborate with manufacturing or quality assurance staff to prepare product specification or safety sheets, standard operating procedures, user manuals, or qualification and validation reports.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.5% of the role's time · $59.8M

• Analyze new medical procedures to forecast likely outcomes.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.2% of the role's time · $53.9M

• Research new materials to be used for products, such as implanted artificial organs.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.0% of the role's time · $49.2M

• Recommend process formulas, instrumentation, or equipment specifications, based on results of bench or pilot experimentation.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $43.6M

• Develop methodologies for transferring procedures or biological processes from laboratories to commercial-scale manufacturing production.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.7% of the role's time · $40.3M

• Advise hospital administrators on the planning, acquisition, and use of medical equipment.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.6% of the role's time · $38.3M

• Design or direct bench or pilot production experiments to determine the scale of production methods that optimize product yield and minimize production costs.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $37.4M

• Conduct training or in-services to educate clinicians and other personnel on proper use of equipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.4% of the role's time · $35.0M

• Consult with chemists or biologists to develop or evaluate novel technologies.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $35.0M

• Lead studies to examine or recommend changes in process sequences or operation protocols.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $34.5M

• Prepare project plans for equipment or facility improvements, including time lines, budgetary estimates, or capital spending requests.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $34.2M

• Design and deliver technology, such as prosthetic devices, to assist people with disabilities.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $26.9M

• Advise manufacturing staff regarding problems with fermentation, filtration, or other bioproduction processes.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $25.7M

• Communicate with suppliers regarding the design or specifications of bioproduction equipment, instrumentation, or materials.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $24.1M

• Review existing manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for yield improvement or reduced process variation.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $23.4M

• Develop bioremediation processes to reduce pollution, protect the environment, or treat waste products.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.8% of the role's time · $19.7M