19-4021.00

Biological Technicians

Assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, make observations, and calculate and record results.

5.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will partially reshape this role

Safer than 63% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 45% probability of automation for this role
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63%
of jobs safer
52
jobs riskier than this
+5.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Laboratory automation (liquid handlers, AI-assisted analysis platforms) handles routine experimental tasks, but biological technicians set up complex experiments, troubleshoot equipment failures, observe unexpected results, and maintain the laboratory environment. The human oversight of automated laboratory systems remains essential, and demand for skilled lab technicians is growing.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsChatGPT / GPT-4oAmazon Robotics

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$50,370
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+5.0%
Faster than average
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

Career Pivot Paths

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Moderate Risk
55% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →