Automation index
How much of a Crime scene technician’s job can AI already do?
A trace protocol comes earlier. Not contaminating the scene so it holds up in court do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Crime scene technician
23%
AI can already do 23% of this job.
#315 / 633
View rankingCrime scene technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Inspection, photos and the scene sketch.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Collect traces, prints and the DNA that gets walked on.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Chain of custody, labels and the lab.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Report, reconstruction and the file.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The dirty scene, the rush and the one who enters ungloved.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That it holds in court, and not breaking the chain.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 23% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- collect traces
- fingerprints
- chain of custody
- photograph scenes
- forensic DNA
- scene sketch
- police lab
- not contaminate
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-4092.00· ESCO/ISCO 3119
IS WORK OVER?
Lab technician
37%
#14 / 633
View rankingLab technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating, and identifying microorganisms for analysis.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 48% | +7.7 |
Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 48% | +7.7 |
Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 13% | 48% | +6.2 |
Test raw materials, processes, or finished products to determine quality or quantity of materials or characteristics of a substance.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 28% | +3.4 |
Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs, or narratives.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Supervise or instruct other technicians or laboratory assistants.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 22% | +2 |
Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 37% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- techniques of blood-sampling
- microbiology-bacteriology
- laboratory techniques
- blood type classification
- perform laboratory tests
- transport blood samples
- archive healthcare users' records
- mix chemicals
- record test data
- maintain laboratory equipment
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-2012.00· ESCO/ISCO 3212