Biomedical engineers are responsible for designing, developing, testing, and manufacturing medical devices and equipment. They must have a deep understanding of the science and technology behind the devices they build, and they must also be familiar with the clinical trials and research studies that are used to assess the safety and effectiveness of these products. By asking this question, the interviewer wants to know if you have the knowledge and experience needed to create and evaluate these types of products.
How to Answer:
If you have conducted clinical trials or research studies related to medical devices, talk about the experience in detail. Explain what types of studies you conducted and how they helped to improve the safety and efficacy of the device or equipment you were working on. If you haven’t had any experience with this type of work, explain why it interests you and discuss your understanding of the process used to conduct these types of studies.
Example: “Yes, I have conducted clinical trials and research studies related to medical devices. During my time at XYZ Company, I was responsible for developing a new device that required extensive testing in order to determine its safety and efficacy. I worked closely with the company’s scientists and physicians to create a comprehensive research plan and then conducted several clinical trials to assess the device’s performance. The results of these studies were extremely positive and helped us to improve the design and functionality of the device.”
