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?

22%

AI can already do 22% of this job.

#354 / 633

Microbiologist

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Plate, incubate and read cultures. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	20%	12%	+2.4
Report to the clinician and not jump. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Quality, strains and documentation. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Biosafety, waste and kit. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	16%	+2.6
Not calling a negative that is a positive. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

23%

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Pulmonologist

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 spirometry, gases and the chest CT. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	48%	+7.7
Clinic for cough, asthma and the one who does not ventilate. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Bronchoscopy, thoracentesis and invasive tests. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	12%	+2.2
Inhalers, CPAP and rehab plan. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Ward, ICU and respiratory failure. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Report, consult and signing respiratory support. Estimate No 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