As of June 2026, Biological Technicians has an AI-exposure score of 63/100 (High exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Biological Technicians

63/100
High exposure
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More exposed than 76% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$57,510. About 9,100 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.

Common titles
Biological TechnicianLaboratory TechnicianResearch AssociateResearch TechnicianBiological Science Laboratory Technician (Biological Science Lab Tech)Biological Science Technician
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 4 · Considerable Preparation Needed Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations.

Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.

Skills and knowledge
Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingScienceActive LearningWritingMonitoring
Tools and technology
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareAdobe AcrobatAdobe PhotoshopESRI ArcGIS softwareMicrosoft Access
Work context
Email useFace-to-face discussionsIndoor controlled settingFrequent contact with othersDecision latitude

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Biological Technicians, SOC 19-4021.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Biological Technicians tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment.
  • 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.
Augmentable
  • Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination.
  • Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas.
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Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (88%).

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