I work for a medical device servicing company where I manage products from dozens of manufacturers. It did not take long for me to realize that many of these products contain similar color schemes which naturally project an impression of…   Read more»

I have never considered this question when applying and interviewing for new opportunities because I was not aware of how it could affect me. After learning about the different types of companies and the potential disadvantages each have, the type…   Read more»

Although there are many advantages of running a mid-sized company as an LLC, there are just as many disadvantages to watch out for. Different states can have different rules and regulations for LLC’s which can complicate the overall operation of…   Read more»

The difference between a public and private company is the availability of obtaining a stock within the company. Both companies are owned by shareholders who share ownership of the company through stocks. If the stocks are only owned by a…   Read more»

My coworkers and I regularly follow work instructions throughout the day and occasionally we come across issues or illogical steps within work instructions. Sometimes they are simple mistakes such as one or two steps, however other times an entire section…   Read more»

I do not work in quality assurance however I have experienced multiple audits from the quality department of my company. As explained in this week’s lecture, there are work instructions for every possible job duty in my company. Whether performing…   Read more»

Just last week I overheard my coworkers complaining about how certain quality policies have gone too far and may be causing more damage than good. My company recently opened a new location and the manager ordered 10 new workstations for…   Read more»

Assuming the physician is able to find investors and business partners with ease through their extensive professional network, they will have to overcome obstacles regarding the new product development process, regulatory and legal affairs, as well as manufacturing and post…   Read more»

I recently worked on a recall remediation project for a device that has been on the market for over 10 years. The recall was issued only one year ago, which means the product has been on the market for over…   Read more»

I recently worked on a project remediating a recall on Alaris Medley 8100 Infusion Pumps. The recall was issued due to a hardware component failure after the component material was downgraded to reduce costs. The failure consists of cracks and…   Read more»

The project management body of knowledge provides the fundamental information to form a foundation for projects of all sizes, however it is not pertinent to apply the entirety of the body of knowledge to every project. I believe it is…   Read more»

Having a result driven mentality, I prefer the fast-paced approach of industrial research rather than the long-term approach of academic research. Both industrial and academic research play pivotal roles in the advancement of modern science and technology, however I believe…   Read more»

In my opinion, the advantage of working in academic research is the ability to choose specific projects that may interest you. These projects may cover different subject areas, be in different stages of completion, or have different budgets and resources…   Read more»

The responsibility of a project manager can vary greatly depending on the size of the project among other factors. Before you apply to a project management position, I think it’s important to determine the size of the project and honestly…   Read more»

I think it can be beneficial for a project manager to have worked in one or more of the roles that they manage prior to becoming the project manager. This would give them insight into the limits and boundaries of…   Read more»

I was recently working on a recall remediation project that had a deadline approaching within 1 month. My team and I were responsible for swapping a recalled component with a revised component on over 1000 units. We were initially confident…   Read more»

As someone who works in industry and has a clear idea of my long term academic and career goals, I encourage Biomedical Engineering Students to spend time researching the many opportunities and paths they can take after graduation. Rather than…   Read more»

I currently have a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering and work in a position that only requires an Associate of Science in Technology. As someone who aspires to be a leader of technical management, being overqualified can help me…   Read more»

I think the answer to these questions greatly depends on the individual, their company, and the project they are working on. I know someone who was certainly overworked by their company and it eventually caused them to not only leave…   Read more»