Automation index
How much of a Virologist’s job can AI already do?
A PCR comes earlier. Isolating the virus without contaminating the lab do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
IS WORK OVER?
Virologist
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#395 / 623
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
PCR, cultures and the report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Isolate, biosafety and the one that breaks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Outbreak, sequence and the one that does not fit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Public health, the note and not delaying.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The clinician, the antiviral and not jumping.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Isolate, and not contaminating.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
- virus PCR
- cultures
- biosafety
- sequence outbreaks
- isolate virus
- public-health notes
- antivirals
- P3 lab
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-1022.00· ESCO/ISCO 2131