Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

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: 1 (6%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 5 (31%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 10 (63%)

• Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members, or researchers.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Develop, standardize, evaluate, or modify procedures, techniques, or tests used in the analysis of specimens or in medical laboratory experiments.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Conduct medical research under direction of microbiologist or biochemist.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, or compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Cultivate, isolate, or assist in identifying microbial organisms or perform various tests on these microorganisms.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Supervise, train, or direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians or technologists, or other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Harvest cell cultures at optimum time, based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Select and prepare specimens and media for cell cultures, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task

Questions about medical and clinical laboratory technologists and AI