Biological Technicians

How AI is changing biological technicians work

4 of 12 measurable main tasks for this job show up in real AI-use data, so we rate it Amber (some AI use) — 33%. 1 newer task is not in the data yet and left out.

This shows where people already use AI, not whether the job will disappear. How we measure this.

Tasks in this job and recorded AI use

• Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research staff (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Examine animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Conduct standardized biological, microbiological or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses to evaluate the quantity or quality of physical or chemical substances in food or other products (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research (main task) — too new for the AI data
• Input data into databases (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Monitor laboratory work to make sure compliance with set standards (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Measure or weigh compounds and solutions for use in testing or animal feed (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Place orders for laboratory equipment and supplies (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings — a lot of recorded AI use
• Participate in the research, development, or manufacturing of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations — some recorded AI use
• Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences — some recorded AI use
• Feed livestock or laboratory animals — no recorded AI use
• Conduct or supervise operational programs — too new for the AI data

Tasks: O*NET 31.0. AI use: Anthropic Economic Index (exact or close text match).

Your first steps (guidance)

1. Week 1: Open a free AI assistant and say hello. Follow our “Getting started with AI” guide. Ask it one simple question about your work.
2. Week 2: Use AI on one task you do often. Try the prompt for: “Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research staff”. Try the prompt for: “Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment”.

Tick your own tasks above to get a plan based on what you really do. The first 2 weeks are free; Premium (coming soon) adds weeks 3–12. New to AI? Read our beginner’s guide.

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