Biological Scientists, All Other
SOC Code: 19-1029
Biological Scientists, All Others develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs. This career typically requires extensive preparation (4+ years). With an AI-proof score of 89.7/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Reading Comprehension, Writing.
AI-Proof Score: 89.7 — Very High
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Median Salary
$93,330
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Job Growth
1.2%
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Training Time
Extensive preparation (4+ years)
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Job Zone
Zone 5 / 5
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Training Cost
~$80,000
Key Skills
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Writing
- •Science
- •Critical Thinking
Common Tasks
- ✓Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs.
- ✓Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project reports.
- ✓Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.
- ✓Consult with researchers to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies.
- ✓Analyze large molecular datasets, such as raw microarray data, genomic sequence data, or proteomics data, for clinical or basic research purposes.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation