During my undergraduate studies, I did research in a brain trauma lab where we primarily used mice and rats. For every test we wanted to run, whether it involved administering substances or inflicting...

Building on the points already mentioned, another key difference lies in the documentation and reporting requirements between industry and academic research. In industry, it is essential for documenta...

Making sure a medical device is biocompatible for the duration of its lifecycle is crucial. This prevents adverse reactions such as inflammation or implant loosening. Manufacturers can achieve this th...

Understanding the project management phases, every phase is necessary for the project to be complete thoroughly with a successful final project. That being said, I feel that the phase that would be th...

From my experience both in a research lab and in industry, having "too much detail" depends on the task at hand. For instance, if I am running a rodent behavior study and I have preliminary data from ...

One lesson that I have learned from using Gantt charts to structure a project is leaving buffer time in as many places as possible. I would initially look into the range of time each step takes and ma...

There are two ways to look at this question - from the viewpoint of the employer and the employee. The employer may like an overqualified employee as they know they will produce good work, but at the ...

I mostly agree with the arguments that grades and GPAs are not important in industry, but at certain times in an individual's career or in certain fields, these numbers are important. For example, if ...

When deciding between academia and industry, both the financial compensation and the long-term benefits need to be reviewed. Industry will give a significantly greater paycheck but lacks the tenure th...

Similar to other responses, I also have not had to write a lessons learned document for a job before. From the different courses and projects I have been a part of, I see it to be beneficial for a ful...

Job satisfaction is undeniably the most important factor for employee retention and productivity, but it is not the only determining factor. Factors such as compensation, authority, and interpersonal ...

Substantial data in clinical trials is the evidence that demonstrates the device's safety and efficacy. The quantity and quality of data would be based on the complexity of the device and the regulato...

As quality control is often overlooked in small projects due to resource constraints, it is feasible. Neglecting quality control can lead to severe project oversights and long-term success. To ensure ...

From my exposure, I believe that it is crucial for all team members to understand the full scope of the project. That being said, each person has their own specialized skill set and may not understand...

As it is unlikely that an important team member would leave mid-project, it is important to manage the team properly once a team member transfers to a different job to keep the project on track. To ke...