Geneticists

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 5 (21%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 15 (63%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 4 (17%)

• Maintain laboratory notebooks that record research methods, procedures, and results.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Write grants and papers or attend fundraising events to seek research funds.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Create or use statistical models for the analysis of genetic data.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Confer with information technology specialists to develop computer applications for genetic data analysis.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Design and maintain genetics computer databases.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Supervise or direct the work of other geneticists, biologists, technicians, or biometricians working on genetics research projects.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• 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.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Prepare results of experimental findings for presentation at professional conferences or in scientific journals.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Search scientific literature to select and modify methods and procedures most appropriate for genetic research goals.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Review, approve, or interpret genetic laboratory results.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Attend clinical and research conferences and read scientific literature to keep abreast of technological advances and current genetic research findings.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Evaluate genetic data by performing appropriate mathematical or statistical calculations and analyses.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Analyze determinants responsible for specific inherited traits, and devise methods for altering traits or producing new traits.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Collaborate with biologists and other professionals to conduct appropriate genetic and biochemical analyses.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Instruct medical students, graduate students, or others in methods or procedures for diagnosis and management of genetic disorders.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Develop protocols to improve existing genetic techniques or to incorporate new diagnostic procedures.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Evaluate, diagnose, or treat genetic diseases.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Conduct family medical studies to evaluate the genetic basis for traits or diseases.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Participate in the development of endangered species breeding programs or species survival plans.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Plan curatorial programs for species collections that include acquisition, distribution, maintenance, or regeneration.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Extract deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or perform diagnostic tests involving processes such as gel electrophoresis, Southern blot analysis, and polymerase chain reaction analysis.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Maintain laboratory safety programs and train personnel in laboratory safety techniques.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Verify that cytogenetic, molecular genetic, and related equipment and instrumentation is maintained in working condition to ensure accuracy and quality of experimental results.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Design sampling plans or coordinate the field collection of samples such as tissue specimens.Little or no AI speed-up · core task