Automation index
How much of a Biologist’s job can AI already do?
Studies organisms and ecosystems, in the field, the lab or consulting.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Biologist
31%
AI can already do 31% of this job.
#30 / 623
View rankingBiologist
Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Teach or supervise students and perform research at universities and colleges.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 17% | 22% | +3.7 |
Identify, classify, and study structure, behavior, ecology, physiology, nutrition, culture, and distribution of plant and animal species.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 15% | 48% | +7.2 |
Supervise biological technicians and technologists and other scientists.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 15% | 22% | +3.3 |
Research environmental effects of present and potential uses of land and water areas, determining methods of improving environmental conditions or such outputs as crop yields.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 22% | +1.3 |
Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 48% | +2.9 |
Study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and function.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Review reports and proposals, such as those relating to land use classifications and recreational development, for accuracy, adequacy, or adherence to policies, regulations, or scientific standards.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 15% | 28% | +4.2 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- microbiology-bacteriology
- genetics
- biotechnology
- laboratory techniques
- biology
- medical genetics
- genetic engineering
- scientific research methodology
- manage research data
- perform laboratory tests
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-1029.04· ESCO/ISCO 2131
IS WORK OVER?
Property manager
24%
#255 / 623
View rankingProperty manager
Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minutes, levies, accounts and contracts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Meetings, neighbours and porters.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Vendors, works and incidents.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Rules, insurance and arrears.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Building visits and maintenance.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Not leaving a building without heat in January.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- Minutes, levies, accounts and contracts
- Meetings, neighbours and porters
- Vendors, works and incidents
- Rules, insurance and arrears
- Building visits and maintenance
- administrador de fincas
- property manager
Sources for this job· O*NET 11-9141.00· ESCO/ISCO 3334