Distribution across 36 profiles.
Middle half of Medical Laboratory Technicians score between 20% and 29%.
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50%
100%
p10 · 18%
36% · p90
Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work14%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen29%
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer + action0%
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
Fully in-person57%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Medical Laboratory Technician, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Preparing and analyzing blood, urine, or tissue samples using automated laboratory equipment to detect diseases or abnormalities
36%AD
26%
Operating and maintaining laboratory instruments such as microscopes, centrifuges, and automated analyzers to ensure accurate results
deep expertisesocial element
21%AA
5%
Manually preparing slides for microscopic examination, including staining and labeling samples
deep expertise
15%AA
10%
Following strict protocols and quality control procedures to ensure samples are handled correctly and results are reliable
11%AA
2%
Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or unexpected test results, often requiring consultation with supervisors or manufacturers
deep expertisesocial element
5%AA
4%
Training new lab staff or students on proper laboratory techniques and safety procedures
deep expertisesocial element
4%AA
3%
Recording and documenting test results in digital laboratory information systems (LIS) for physician review
3%DD
96%
Communicating with nurses, doctors, or other healthcare staff to clarify test orders or discuss unusual findings
deep expertisesocial core
2%AA
0%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Preparing and analyzing blood, urine, or tissue samples using automated laboratory equipment to detect diseases or abnormalities
34%AD
39%
Operating and maintaining laboratory instruments such as microscopes, centrifuges, and automated analyzers to ensure accurate results
deep expertisesocial element
15%AA
0%
Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or unexpected test results, often requiring consultation with supervisors or manufacturers
deep expertisesocial element
13%AA
0%
Communicating with nurses, doctors, or other healthcare staff to clarify test orders or discuss unusual findings
deep expertisesocial core
13%AA
5%
Training new lab staff or students on proper laboratory techniques and safety procedures
some context neededsocial core
9%AA
0%
Recording and documenting test results in digital laboratory information systems (LIS) for physician review
9%DD
90%
Following strict protocols and quality control procedures to ensure samples are handled correctly and results are reliable
deep expertise
3%AA
0%
Manually preparing slides for microscopic examination, including staining and labeling samples
deep expertise
1%AA
11%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Recording and documenting test results in digital laboratory information systems (LIS) for physician review
21%DD
96%
Preparing and analyzing blood, urine, or tissue samples using automated laboratory equipment to detect diseases or abnormalities
21%AD
30%
Following strict protocols and quality control procedures to ensure samples are handled correctly and results are reliable
18%AA
7%
Operating and maintaining laboratory instruments such as microscopes, centrifuges, and automated analyzers to ensure accurate results
deep expertisesocial element
17%AA
6%
Manually preparing slides for microscopic examination, including staining and labeling samples
9%AA
8%
Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or unexpected test results, often requiring consultation with supervisors or manufacturers
deep expertisesocial element
6%AA
0%
Training new lab staff or students on proper laboratory techniques and safety procedures
deep expertisesocial core
4%AA
1%
Communicating with nurses, doctors, or other healthcare staff to clarify test orders or discuss unusual findings
deep expertisesocial core
0%AA
3%
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