Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other

Does not pass

• Analyze or manipulate bioinformatics data using software packages, statistical applications, or data mining techniques.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 10.6% of the role's time · $32.4M

• Conduct quality analyses of data inputs and resulting analyses or predictions.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 9.1% of the role's time · $27.8M · waiting on a check

• Develop or maintain applications that process biologically based data into searchable databases for purposes of analysis, calculation, or presentation.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 8.5% of the role's time · $25.9M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

• Create data management or error-checking procedures and user manuals.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.0% of the role's time · $21.3M

• Confer with researchers, clinicians, or information technology staff to determine data needs and programming requirements and to provide assistance with database-related research activities.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.0% of the role's time · $18.2M

• Maintain awareness of new and emerging computational methods and technologies.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.8% of the role's time · $17.6M

• Extend existing software programs, web-based interactive tools, or database queries as sequence management and analysis needs evolve.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.2% of the role's time · $15.9M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

• Develop or apply data mining and machine learning algorithms.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.2% of the role's time · $15.8M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

• Document all database changes, modifications, or problems.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.7% of the role's time · $14.4M · waiting on a check

• Design or implement web-based tools for querying large-scale biological databases.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.7% of the role's time · $14.4M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

• Participate in the preparation of reports or scientific publications.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.7% of the role's time · $14.3M

• Confer with database users about project timelines and changes.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $9.9M

• Perform routine system administrative functions, such as troubleshooting, back-ups, or upgrades.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 3.2% of the role's time · $9.6M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Monitor database performance and perform any necessary maintenance, upgrades, or repairs.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.8% of the role's time · $8.6M

• Test new or updated software or tools and provide feedback to developers.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $7.2M · waiting on a check

• Package bioinformatics data for submission to public repositories.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 1.5% of the role's time · $4.5M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

• Train bioinformatics staff or researchers in the use of databases.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $3.5M