Careers in this field are often either research-oriented or lab-focused. Three common career options in the biomedical sciences that include both research and lab work are clinical laboratory technologist and technician, biomedical scientist and epidemiologist.

Biomedical scientists usually work in the laboratory. They handle biological samples (blood, urine, cells and tissues) and use a wide range of laboratory equipment ranging from test tubes, beakers and pipettes to computers and hi-tech equipment's.

Some of the common job roles and responsibilities of a biomedical scientist are:

After studying biomedical sciences (or engineering), one can be employed in various job roles within scientific research and development, bioinstrumentation, medical imaging, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, drug design and delivery, medical equipment manufacturing and supplies, hospital and healthcare.


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Research - Conducting research is vital to making scientific breakthroughs and understanding human disease.

Practical - Biomedical scientists work in laboratories where work is varied and practical.

Analytical - Reviewing test results requires attention to detail and the ability to analyse results, patterns and unexpected outcomes.

Technical - Using and maintaining high-tech machines, microscopes and specialist laboratory equipment requires a technical mind-set.

Numeracy - Research work involves analysing statistics and data, so a mathematical background is beneficial.

Organisation - It is essential to ensure a methodical approach to testing and to prioritise workload based on urgency.

Communication - Biomedical science involves working with patient samples, so the ability to communicate with other professionals such as doctors and clinicians is vital.

Teamwork - Do you enjoy working together in a team where you help each other out? Do you like listening to people’s ideas and be amazed at how you never thought of that before? Well, a Biomedical Scientist should always be part of a medical team whether you’re in a hospital or a lab. Having to work with people is inevitable in life but if you enjoy it, then you already have one of the skills to study Biomedical Science.

 

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