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?
Waste technician
22%
#392 / 633
View rankingWaste 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Code, characterise and the paper.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Plant, the mix and the one you cannot.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Move, the haulier and the note.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Inspection, the tip and not hiding.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The producer, the saving and not diluting.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Where it should, not next door.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
- waste codes
- characterise waste
- transfer notes
- the tip
- mixing
- producers
- waste papers
- not dilute
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-4042.00· ESCO/ISCO 2143