Automation index
How much of a Food technologist’s job can AI already do?
An industrial recipe comes earlier. Coming out safe and tasting like food do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
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Food technologist
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#406 / 643
View rankingFood technologist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Recipe, process and shelf life.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Plant, the batch and the one that will not set.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
HACCP, labelling and not lying.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Taste, marketing and not disguising.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The supplier, the ingredient and not swapping blind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Safe, and tasting like food.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- industrial recipes
- shelf life
- HACCP
- labelling
- taste
- plant batches
- ingredients
- food process
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-1012.00· ESCO/ISCO 2145
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Biogas technician
19%
#548 / 643
View rankingBiogas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Feed, methane and the log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Digester, the pH and the one that stops.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Gasholder, the seal and the leak.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Sludge, the fate and not mixing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The smell, the neighbour and not hiding the leak.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Produce, and not going up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- methane
- digesters
- gasholder
- sludge pH
- gas leaks
- plant feed
- smell
- seals
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-8099.00· ESCO/ISCO 3134