The duties of someone in biomedical research or science involve improving how to diagnose, test, or treat a disease. This area of science focuses on biological processes in a clinical or laboratory environment. In many cases, a biomedical research professional or engineer specializes in a specific disease, biological system, or type of medical equipment. While someone in this field often works for a research laboratory, university, or health care organization, others work to develop and test products for pharmaceutical companies. Positions in this field include lab technicians and specialists. Qualifications vary, but advanced postsecondary training and licensure may be required.