Biomedical Engineer Career Research and Resources
University of Illinois at Chicago, Senior Design Project
Designed four differently patterned microfludic devices using AutoCAD and Fused Deposition Modeling. Tested mirofludic devices by calculating fluid intensities using fluoresce microscopy and ImageJ software. Worked as part of a group in order to design, build, test, document, and accomplish all goals of the project. Understood the properties of ABS polymer and workings of the FDM machine to build microfluidic devices.
Avg. Salary: $41,000 · Company Rank: Not Available
Athena GTX
• Researched extensively and acquired all essential details regarding development and testing of wireless monitoring device. • Worked in R&D to develop a compact wireless vital signs monitoring device. • Worked in testing the equipment and software for FDA approval. • Worked in Signal processing (using Labview) and wireless transmission of the physiological vital signs using Zigbee, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. • Wrote a proj...
Avg. Salary: $67,500 · Company Rank: Not Available
University of Iowa-Orthopedic Biomechanics Laboratory
• Developed a pose-based image analysis technique for in vivo wear measurements from archival x-rays of total disc replacements. • Filtering of the x-ray images using the wavelet tool kit (Matlab) • Filtering, Segmentation and Registration of images using Matlab. • Working on virtual reality models of the total disc replacements to evaluate their functions in vivo. • Developed a x-ray simulator using Opengl applying the ray...
Avg. Salary: $67,500 · Company Rank: Not Available
Univeristy of Iowa -Information Technology Services
Designed and made a 3D model of a larynx using Blender and Autodesk. Animated the larynx and assisted Dr Jerald Moon to teach Anatomy to Medical Students using the 3D Model.
Avg. Salary: $67,500 · Company Rank: Not Available
Durgabhai Deshmukh Hospital
*Worked with many doctors and surgeons and studied about various implants and medical devices. *Helped in developing doctor assisting devices which are used for various surgeries. *Studied designing issues of various implants from patient and surgeons point of view. *Created a detailed report on existing flaw in the equipment being used suggested and made necessary changes to correct them
Avg. Salary: $67,500 · Company Rank: 4.0 out of 5
University of Texas at Arlington
• Primary role: conducting studies on cell migration through a novel microfluidic device, for the treatment of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. • Main responsibilities: executing experimental studies, recording and analyzing data, drafting and testing protocols, maintaining cell cultures, conducting reagent research, performing R&D on device design and manufacturing, mentoring new team members, preparing experim...
Avg. Salary: $57,500 · Company Rank: Not Available
University of Texas at Arlington
• Primary role: instructing students on advanced laboratory topics and techniques in biology, such as: cell lines, cell culture, assays, DNA/RNA/protein analysis techniques, histology, microscopy, staining, and fluorescence. • Main responsibilities: assisting students with learning and understanding lab techniques, demonstrating proper lab safety/clean-up/maintenance, preparing lab materials, preparing lab exercises/protoc...
Avg. Salary: $57,500 · Company Rank: Not Available
University of Texas at Arlington
• Primary role: providing assistance to GTA for biology lab course dealing with structure and function of organisms. • Main responsibilities: monitoring student activities, answering student questions, grading assignments, general lab preparation and clean-up.
Avg. Salary: $57,500 · Company Rank: Not Available
CVS/Caremark
• Full-time/Part-time employee • Duties: data entry, entering member and prescription information into computer system at large mail-order pharmacy.
Avg. Salary: $57,500 · Company Rank: Not Available
Patterson Companies
• Temporary, Summer job • Duties: filling and checking orders in a large distribution center.
Avg. Salary: $57,500 · Company Rank: Not Available
