Automation index
How much of a Microbiologist’s job can AI already do?
A protocol and a first result come earlier. A culture that does not contaminate does not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Microbiologist
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#354 / 633
View rankingMicrobiologist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Protocols, plates and a first result.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Plate, incubate and read cultures.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Report to the clinician and not jump.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Quality, strains and documentation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Biosafety, waste and kit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Not calling a negative that is a positive.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Protocols, plates and a first result
- Plate, incubate and read cultures
- Report to the clinician and not jump
- Quality, strains and documentation
- Biosafety, waste and kit
- Not calling a negative that is a positive
- microbiologo
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-1022.00· ESCO/ISCO 2131
IS WORK OVER?
Biologist
31%
#30 / 633
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