Biological Scientists, All Other

Does not pass

• Study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and function.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $192M

• Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.8% of the role's time · $165M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

• Identify, classify, and study structure, behavior, ecology, physiology, nutrition, culture, and distribution of plant and animal species.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.8% of the role's time · $165M

• Supervise biological technicians and technologists and other scientists.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.7% of the role's time · $160M

• Maintain laboratory notebooks that record research methods, procedures, and results.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $152M

• Maintain accurate laboratory records and data.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.5% of the role's time · $147M

• Keep abreast of new biochemistries, instrumentation, or software by reading scientific literature and attending professional conferences.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.5% of the role's time · $144M

• Consult with researchers to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.5% of the role's time · $144M

• Supervise or direct the work of other geneticists, biologists, technicians, or biometricians working on genetics research projects.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $135M

• Teach or supervise students and perform research at universities and colleges.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $133M

• Conduct research on cell organization and function, including mechanisms of gene expression, cellular bioinformatics, cell signaling, or cell differentiation.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.2% of the role's time · $128M

• Perform laboratory procedures following protocols including deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing, cloning and extraction, ribonucleic acid (RNA) purification, or gel electrophoresis.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.1% of the role's time · $125M

• Instruct undergraduate and graduate students within the areas of cellular or molecular biology.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $119M

• Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $114M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

• Manipulate publicly accessible, commercial, or proprietary genomic, proteomic, or post-genomic databases.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $113M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

• Plan or conduct basic genomic and biological research related to areas such as regulation of gene expression, protein interactions, metabolic networks, and nucleic acid or protein complexes.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.9% of the role's time · $110M

• Direct the work of technicians and information technology staff applying bioinformatics tools or applications in areas such as proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, or clinical bioinformatics.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $107M

• Direct, coordinate, organize, or prioritize biological laboratory activities.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $106M

• Analyze large molecular datasets, such as raw microarray data, genomic sequence data, or proteomics data, for clinical or basic research purposes.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $105M

• Review, approve, or interpret genetic laboratory results.

  an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 1.8% of the role's time · $103M

• Search scientific literature to select and modify methods and procedures most appropriate for genetic research goals.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.7% of the role's time · $101M

• Design molecular or cellular laboratory experiments, oversee their execution, and interpret results.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.7% of the role's time · $97.5M

• Provide scientific direction for project teams regarding the evaluation or handling of devices, drugs, or cells for in vitro and in vivo disease models.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.5% of the role's time · $90.2M

• Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $89.7M

• Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project reports.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $83.9M

• Supervise technical personnel and postdoctoral research fellows.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $81.0M

• Develop data models and databases.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $80.2M

• Extract deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or perform diagnostic tests involving processes such as gel electrophoresis, Southern blot analysis, and polymerase chain reaction analysis.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.4% of the role's time · $79.2M

• Attend clinical and research conferences and read scientific literature to keep abreast of technological advances and current genetic research findings.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $76.1M

• Compile and analyze molecular or cellular experimental data and adjust experimental designs as necessary.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $75.8M

• Compile data for use in activities, such as gene expression profiling, genome annotation, or structural bioinformatics.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $74.1M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

• Monitor or operate specialized equipment, such as gas chromatographs and high pressure liquid chromatographs, electrophoresis units, thermocyclers, fluorescence activated cell sorters, and phosphorimagers.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.2% of the role's time · $69.5M

• Analyze determinants responsible for specific inherited traits, and devise methods for altering traits or producing new traits.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.2% of the role's time · $68.2M

• Design and apply bioinformatics algorithms including unsupervised and supervised machine learning, dynamic programming, or graphic algorithms.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 1.1% of the role's time · $65.1M

• Review reports and proposals, such as those relating to land use classifications and recreational development, for accuracy, adequacy, or adherence to policies, regulations, or scientific standards.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $64.5M

• Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $63.9M

• Provide statistical and computational tools for biologically based activities, such as genetic analysis, measurement of gene expression, or gene function determination.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $63.8M

• Research environmental effects of present and potential uses of land and water areas, determining methods of improving environmental conditions or such outputs as crop yields.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $63.7M

• Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $63.6M

• Prepare or review reports, manuscripts, or meeting presentations.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $61.9M · waiting on a check

• Create or use statistical models for the analysis of genetic data.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $52.3M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

• Evaluate, diagnose, or treat genetic diseases.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $52.1M

• Measure salinity, acidity, light, oxygen content, and other physical conditions of water to determine their relationship to aquatic life.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $51.9M

• Collaborate with biologists and other professionals to conduct appropriate genetic and biochemical analyses.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $51.6M

• Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $49.4M

• Improve user interfaces to bioinformatics software and databases.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $48.6M · waiting on a check

• Prepare results of experimental findings for presentation at professional conferences or in scientific journals.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $47.4M · waiting on a check

• Conduct applied research aimed at improvements in areas such as disease testing, crop quality, pharmaceuticals, and the harnessing of microbes to recycle waste.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $46.2M

• Evaluate new technologies to enhance or complement current research.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $45.9M

• Prepare plans for management of renewable resources.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.8% of the role's time · $45.2M

• Study aquatic plants and animals and environmental conditions affecting them, such as radioactivity or pollution.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $44.4M

• Verify that cytogenetic, molecular genetic, and related equipment and instrumentation is maintained in working condition to ensure accuracy and quality of experimental results.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $44.4M

• Instruct medical students, graduate students, or others in methods or procedures for diagnosis and management of genetic disorders.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $43.8M

• Write grants and papers or attend fundraising events to seek research funds.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $43.6M

• Develop protocols to improve existing genetic techniques or to incorporate new diagnostic procedures.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $41.7M

• Instruct others in the selection and use of bioinformatics tools.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $41.1M

• Develop assays that monitor cell characteristics.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $39.9M

• Develop guidelines for procedures such as the management of viruses.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.7% of the role's time · $39.3M

• Verify all financial, physical, and human resources assigned to research or development projects are used as planned.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and a failure is too expensive · 0.7% of the role's time · $38.6M

• Maintain laboratory safety programs and train personnel in laboratory safety techniques.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $35.5M

• Coordinate molecular or cellular research activities with scientists specializing in other fields.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $35.3M

• Design and maintain genetics computer databases.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 0.6% of the role's time · $35.2M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Prepare requests for proposals or statements of work.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $33.5M

• Study and manage wild animal populations.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $32.3M

• Recommend new systems and processes to improve operations.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $32.2M

• Write grant applications to obtain funding.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $31.8M

• Collaborate with software developers in the development and modification of commercial bioinformatics software.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $27.9M

• Evaluate new supplies and equipment to ensure operability in specific laboratory settings.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.5% of the role's time · $27.8M

• Conduct family medical studies to evaluate the genetic basis for traits or diseases.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $27.7M

• Design sampling plans or coordinate the field collection of samples such as tissue specimens.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.5% of the role's time · $26.8M

• Write grant proposals to obtain funding for biological research.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $26.4M

• Develop pest management and control measures, and conduct risk assessments related to pest exclusion, using scientific methods.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.4% of the role's time · $25.0M

• Confer with information technology specialists to develop computer applications for genetic data analysis.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $25.0M

• Participate in all levels of bioproduct development, including proposing new products, performing market analyses, designing and performing experiments, and collaborating with operations and quality control teams during product launches.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.4% of the role's time · $24.6M

• Confer with departments, such as marketing, business development, or operations, to coordinate product development or improvement.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $24.0M

• Participate in the development of endangered species breeding programs or species survival plans.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.4% of the role's time · $21.9M

• Develop methods and apparatus for securing representative plant, animal, aquatic, or soil samples.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.4% of the role's time · $21.7M

• Communicate test results to state and federal representatives and general public.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $21.1M

• Confer with vendors to evaluate new equipment or reagents or to discuss the customization of product lines to meet user requirements.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $18.2M

• Plan and administer biological research programs for government, research firms, medical industries, or manufacturing firms.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.3% of the role's time · $16.6M

• Represent employer in a technical capacity at conferences.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $15.1M · waiting on a check

• Plan curatorial programs for species collections that include acquisition, distribution, maintenance, or regeneration.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.2% of the role's time · $12.6M

• Design databases, such as mutagenesis libraries.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.2% of the role's time · $11.7M

• Study reactions of plants, animals, and marine species to parasites.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.1% of the role's time · $6.3M