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What is the difference between pursuing research compared to working in R&D in the industry, particularly when it comes to product development/medical devices? #Fall22

I am pursuing a double major in Mechanical and Biomedical engineering, hoping to go into medical devices and I wanted to understand the different jobs/roles I can go into after graduation related to medical devices. #Fall22

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Nikolaos’s Answer

Hi Kumudha,

Building on Hauwa's answer and regarding the possible roles you could evaluate, it seems that roles like product development, quality assurance, clinical research, manufacturing, or field engineering could be some of the possible options, depending of course on whether you prefer theoretical research or practical application.

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Nikolas
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Hi Kumudha,

Building on Hauwa's answer and regarding the possible jobs you could evaluate, it seems that roles like product development, quality assurance, clinical research, manufacturing, or field engineering could be some of the possible options, depending of course on whether you prefer theoretical research or practical application.

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Nikolas
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Hauwa Sandra Ibrahim’s Answer

Pursuing research typically means working in an academic setting where the focus is on advancing knowledge in a particular field. This often involves hypothesizing, conducting experiments, publishing papers, and sometimes teaching. While
On the other hand, working in R&D in the industry, especially in product development/medical devices, is geared towards developing new products and technologies that have commercial value. Industry researchers work on multiple projects with a focus on applying science to solve real-world problems and create innovations that benefit the company financially.
In terms of qualifications, both paths require strong scientific knowledge and research skills. However, industry roles may also require experience with project management and a good understanding of business principles.
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John’s Answer

Research tends to be more exploratory, researching a particular topic, conducting experiments, and obtaining and interpreting results.

R&D aligns more with product research and development and includes quality control and market development. Companies utilize R&D when formulating new products and bringing them to market.
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