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Census · Research · occupation code 19-4021

Biological Technicians

Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.

Passes the screen · 1 of 17 tasks

  • Input data into databases.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 8.5% of the role's time · $363M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

Does not pass

  • Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.

    physical work, outside the screen · 11.9% of the role's time · $510M

  • Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 9.9% of the role's time · $425M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

  • Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.

    physical work, outside the screen · 8.1% of the role's time · $345M

  • Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences.

    physical work, outside the screen · 7.8% of the role's time · $332M

  • Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.

    physical work, outside the screen · 7.6% of the role's time · $325M

  • Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.8% of the role's time · $290M

  • Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas.

    physical work, outside the screen · 6.6% of the role's time · $281M

  • Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment.

    physical work, outside the screen · 5.6% of the role's time · $239M

  • Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with set standards.

    physical work, outside the screen · 5.5% of the role's time · $236M

  • Participate in the research, development, or manufacturing of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations.

    physical work, outside the screen · 4.3% of the role's time · $185M

  • Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination.

    physical work, outside the screen · 4.2% of the role's time · $179M

  • Measure or weigh compounds and solutions for use in testing or animal feed.

    physical work, outside the screen · 3.7% of the role's time · $158M

  • Examine animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems.

    physical work, outside the screen · 3.4% of the role's time · $146M

  • Place orders for laboratory equipment and supplies.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 2.6% of the role's time · $110M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

  • 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.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.9% of the role's time · $82.3M

  • Feed livestock or laboratory animals.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.7% of the role's time · $71.8M

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