Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
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.
- Tasks
- 30 tasks23 core, 7 supplemental
- Family
- Architecture & EngineeringOne of its 59 occupations
- Code
- 17-2031.00SOC 2018: 17-2031
What the work is made of
23 core tasks and 7 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.Core taskTask 8968Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 2. Prepare technical reports, data summary documents, or research articles for scientific publication, regulatory submissions, or patent applications.Core taskTask 21856Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 3. Design or develop medical diagnostic or clinical instrumentation, equipment, or procedures, using the principles of engineering and biobehavioral sciences.Core taskTask 21847Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 4. Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals.Core taskTask 8975Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 5. Adapt or design computer hardware or software for medical science uses.Core taskTask 8979Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 6. Maintain databases of experiment characteristics or results.Core taskTask 21853Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 7. Develop statistical models or simulations, using statistical or modeling software.Core taskTask 21851Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 8. Read current scientific or trade literature to stay abreast of scientific, industrial, or technological advances.Core taskTask 21857Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 9. Manage teams of engineers by creating schedules, tracking inventory, creating or using budgets, or overseeing contract obligations or deadlines.Core taskTask 21854Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 10. Develop models or computer simulations of human biobehavioral systems to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes.Core taskTask 8973Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 11. Design or conduct follow-up experimentation, based on generated data, to meet established process objectives.Core taskTask 21846Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 12. Write documents describing protocols, policies, standards for use, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment.Core taskTask 18604Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 13. Communicate with bioregulatory authorities regarding licensing or compliance responsibilities.Core taskTask 21841Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 14. Develop methodologies for transferring procedures or biological processes from laboratories to commercial-scale manufacturing production.Core taskTask 21850Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 15. Collaborate with manufacturing or quality assurance staff to prepare product specification or safety sheets, standard operating procedures, user manuals, or qualification and validation reports.Core taskTask 21840Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 16. Research new materials to be used for products, such as implanted artificial organs.Core taskTask 8972Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 17. Prepare project plans for equipment or facility improvements, including time lines, budgetary estimates, or capital spending requests.Core taskTask 21855Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 18. Consult with chemists or biologists to develop or evaluate novel technologies.Core taskTask 21844Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 19. Confer with research and biomanufacturing personnel to ensure the compatibility of design and production.Core taskTask 21843Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 20. Recommend process formulas, instrumentation, or equipment specifications, based on results of bench or pilot experimentation.Core taskTask 21858Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 21. Communicate with suppliers regarding the design or specifications of bioproduction equipment, instrumentation, or materials.Core taskTask 21842Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 22. Conduct training or in-services to educate clinicians and other personnel on proper use of equipment.Core taskTask 18603Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 23. Advise hospital administrators on the planning, acquisition, and use of medical equipment.Core taskTask 8970Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 24. Analyze new medical procedures to forecast likely outcomes.Supplemental taskTask 8980Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 25. Design and deliver technology, such as prosthetic devices, to assist people with disabilities.Supplemental taskTask 21845Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 26. Advise manufacturing staff regarding problems with fermentation, filtration, or other bioproduction processes.Supplemental taskTask 21839Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 27. Review existing manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for yield improvement or reduced process variation.Supplemental taskTask 21859Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 28. Develop bioremediation processes to reduce pollution, protect the environment, or treat waste products.Supplemental taskTask 21849Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 29. Lead studies to examine or recommend changes in process sequences or operation protocols.Supplemental taskTask 21852Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 30. Design or direct bench or pilot production experiments to determine the scale of production methods that optimize product yield and minimize production costs.Supplemental taskTask 21848Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 17-2031
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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