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AI Work Index

Headline risk

3%

Very Low Risk

Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

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United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

165.3 current · 179.6 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $101K

Median annual wage

Demand 9%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 5

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 3% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 100,590

Employment 2024

165.3K

Projected Change (2024–34)

8.7%

Openings (2024–34)

9.6K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 61,86025th pctl: USD 77,260Median: USD 100,59075th pctl: USD 133,870Top 10%: USD 168,210

Demand outlook

Employment of medical scientists is projected to grow 9 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Education: Doctoral or professional degree Experience: None

Role Profile

AdaptabilityWriting and readingCritical and analytical thinking

Tasks

  • 1. Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings to the scientific audience and general public. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Write and publish articles in scientific journals. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Prepare and analyze organ, tissue, and cell samples to identify toxicity, bacteria, or microorganisms or to study cell structure. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareRAdobe PhotoshopESRI ArcGIS softwareIBM SPSS Statistics

Requirements

Telework: 13.7%Telework: 86.3%License required: 33.3%License required: 66.7%

Work context

E-Mail 4.9/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.8/5
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled 4.8/5
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team 4.8/5
Contact With Others 4.7/5
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate 4.6/5

Worker profile

Median age 41.2 · 102K employed

Under 25: 1% · 25–54: 77% · 55+: 23%

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