SOC 19-1042
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ38/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ156,300
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$101K
$62K โ $168K
Projected Growth
๐+8.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค83/100
High exposure
๐ก Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists face a risk score of 38/100 โ 6 points below the national average of 44. With 83/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $101K ($54K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 38/100, Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 156,300 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in designing novel experiments and research methodologies and interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
AI-accelerated data analysis and pattern recognition
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Designing novel experiments and research methodologies
Interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise
Fieldwork in unstructured natural environments
Ethical oversight of research involving human subjects
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination.
Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.
Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
Prepare and analyze organ, tissue, and cell samples to identify toxicity, bacteria, or microorganisms or to study cell structure.
Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings to the scientific audience and general public.
๐ป Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Analytical or scientific software
Data base user interface and query software
Geographic information system
Electronic mail software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Biology
English Language
Medicine and Dentistry
Chemistry
Mathematics
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 55% |
| Political Scientists | 25 | $139K | 71% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 84% |