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?
Forensic pathologist
23%
#306 / 633
View rankingForensic pathologist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Read the history, the police file and the scene notes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Autopsy, injuries and samples.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Report, dating and the causal link.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Give evidence, confirm and hold the lawyer.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Bodily-harm assessment and sick leave.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Chain of custody and owning the opinion.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 23% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- do autopsies
- forensic opinion
- assess injuries
- give evidence
- causal link
- chain of custody
- body at the scene
- bodily harm
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1222.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212