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Selected Web Resources
| The National Academies: Science & Engineering– WWW The National Academies have published several reports related to career planning, including a series of publications ranking U.S. doctoral programs in several different disciplines. Other topics include scientific ethics and the experiences of women in science, engineering and medicine. |
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| The National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering — WWW The NIBIB is an Institute within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) devoted to merging the physical and biological sciences to develop new technologies that improve health. This website contains information about the organization and its mission, research and training, grant opportunities, breaking news, publications and events. |
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Job Listings
| Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation– WWW AAMI is dedicated to increasing the understanding, safety, and efficacy of medical instrumentation. Browse their Career Center here. |
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Biomedical Engineering Society– WWW In response to a manifest need to provide a society that gave equal status to representatives of both biomedical and engineering interests, the Biomedical Engineering Society was incorporated in Illinois on February 1, 1968. As stated in the Articles of Incorporation, the purpose of the Society is: “To promote the increase of biomedical engineering knowledge and its utilization.” Access their job board here. Includes some international listings. |
| Biomedical Engineering Career Alliance- WWW
The BME Career Alliance is a nonprofit organization that seeks to facilitate interactions between biomedical engineering programs and industry. Resources include a National Internship List and a Job Board, but to access these you need a password. Please contact Daisy Larios, Career Services Library Assistant, at dl423@drexel.edu or Stephanie Sullivan, Co-op Coordinator, at sulllivan@drexel.edu for the username and password. |
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| BMEnet: The Biomedical Engineering Network– WWW This excellent web resource is sparse in design but full in content of information. Included on the site are links to international BME consortiums and societies, conferences, academic grants, and career tips. Browse their job openings here. |
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| DeviceSpace– WWW
DeviceSpace is the premier online community for the Medical Device and Diagnostics industries. It features a comprehensive Career Network for industry professionals and employers, and delivers through user-friendly navigation daily news, events, company profiles, stocks, blogs and other relevant information from the sector. DeviceSpace also hosts Medical Device Career Fairs throughout the US. |
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| Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Jobs– WWW
You will find a variety of jobs suitable to biomedical engineers. For example, try “device” as a keyword. |
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| ISMRM: The International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine– WWW The International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine is a nonprofit professional association devoted to furthering the development and application of magnetic resonance techniques in medicine and biology. The Society holds annual scientific meetings and sponsors other major educational and scientific workshops. Post your CV & browse their job listings here. Includes international listings. |
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| Medical Device Link– WWW Medical Device Link bills itself as “the platform website for the medical device industry.” Browse their CareerCenter here. |
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| Nanomedicine Research Portal– WWW Check this website for up-to-date news, scholarly articles and job postings in the field of nanomedicine. |
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| NewScientist Jobs — WWW Use this site to search for jobs by region, scientific discipline and job sector. Includes international listings. |
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| Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America– WWW RESNA is an interdisciplinary association of people with a common interest in technology and disability. Their purpose is to improve the potential of people with disabilities to achieve their goals through the use of technology. They serve that purpose by promoting research, development, education, advocacy and provision of technology; and by supporting the people engaged in these activities. Browse their JobBank here. |
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| Society for Biomaterials– WWW
The Society For Biomaterials is a professional society which promotes advances in all phases of materials research and development by encouragement of cooperative educational programs, clinical applications, and professional standards in the biomaterials field. Check out their Career Center for jobs in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, nanobiotechnology, and the life sciences. |
Company Directories
| Use these websites to find online directories of companies related to biomedical engineering.
MBBNet: Minnesota Biomedical and Bioscience Network– WWW |
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Medibix Component Database — WWW A global directory of businesses that manufacture medical, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, laboratory, and scientific products such as pumps, valves, filters, motors, sensors, etc. |
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| Pennsylvania Bio — WWW Pennsylvania Bio brings together a variety of PA’s bioscience companies – research, emerging companies, mature industry and global pharmaceuticals, to create a unique and vibrant community. You should view their member listing as a list of potential employers! |
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| Use these databases to generate lists of potential employers by geographic location and industry.
CorpTech (Accessible only from computers on-campus) — ELECTRONIC |
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D&B Million Dollar Database — ELECTRONIC Company directory with over one million US public and private businesses. Company records include industry information with up to 8-digit SICs, number of employees, annual sales, type of ownership, and biographies of principal executives. |
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| Hoover’s — ELECTRONIC This database contains a wealth of information on a wide variety of companies. On the main page under ‘tools’ select ‘Build A List.’ Under ‘Company Location’ enter your desired geographic location. Under ‘Industry’ enter the SIC code or ‘Hoover’s Industry Name’ that best describes your desired industry. |
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Industry Codes
Use one of the library databases above to generate a list of potential employers. Specify your location criteria and your industry criteria by using one of the industry codes below. This list is not all-inclusive; you can search for additional SIC and NAICS codes on their respective websites.
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