Automation index

How much of a Biochemist’s job can AI already do?

A protocol and a curve come earlier. An assay that says what it says does not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

24%

AI can already do 24% of this job.

#259 / 633

Biochemist

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Protocols, curves and analysis. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	48%	+8.6
Bench, pipettes and assays. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Team, paper and not dressing a gel. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Quality, lots and documentation. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Rules, waste and safety. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	16%	+2.6
Not publishing a result that does not replicate. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		24%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

22%

#392 / 633

Waste technician

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Code, characterise and the paper. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Plant, the mix and the one you cannot. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Move, the haulier and the note. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Inspection, the tip and not hiding. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The producer, the saving and not diluting. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Where it should, not next door. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		22%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low