AI JOB RISK SCANNER
O*NET-SOC 29-2011.01 / model V11 rated-task engine

Will AI replace
Cytogenetic Technologists?

Analyze chromosomes or chromosome segments found in biological specimens, such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, solid tumors, and blood to aid in the study, diagnosis, classification, or treatment of inherited or acquired genetic diseases. Conduct analyses through classical cytogenetic, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) or array comparative genome hybridization (aCGH) techniques.

Estimated AI task exposure
58%

Moderate exposure

V11 weights occupation tasks using O*NET Importance, Relevance and Frequency ratings instead of treating every task equally.

30 tasks have usable Task Rating records; weighted-task coverage is 100%.

Digital/info work

55/100

Physical moat

23/100

Human moat

16/100

Rating coverage

100%

30 task statements / 30 rated

Highest-weighted occupation tasks

Arrange and attach chromosomes in numbered pairs on karyotype charts, using standard genetics laboratory practices and nomenclature, to identify normal or abnormal chromosomes.
Importance 99/100Relevance 100/100Frequency 91/100Weight 0.97
Analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens to aid diagnoses and treatments for genetic diseases such as congenital disabilities, fertility problems, and hematological disorders.
Importance 99/100Relevance 100/100Frequency 89/100Weight 0.97
Examine chromosomes found in biological specimens to detect abnormalities.
Importance 98/100Relevance 100/100Frequency 88/100Weight 0.96
Prepare biological specimens such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, tumors, chorionic villi, and blood, for chromosome examinations.
Importance 98/100Relevance 100/100Frequency 82/100Weight 0.94
Describe chromosome, FISH and aCGH analysis results in International System of Cytogenetic Nomenclature (ISCN) language.
Importance 92/100Relevance 100/100Frequency 90/100Weight 0.94
Summarize test results and report to appropriate authorities.
Importance 94/100Relevance 100/100Frequency 85/100Weight 0.94
Input details of specimen processing, analysis, and technical issues into logs or laboratory information systems (LIS).
Importance 95/100Relevance 100/100Frequency 81/100Weight 0.93
Create chromosome images using computer imaging systems.
Importance 89/100Relevance 100/100Frequency 90/100Weight 0.93
Evaluate appropriateness of received specimens for requested tests.
Importance 94/100Relevance 100/100Frequency 82/100Weight 0.93
Input details of specimens into logs or computer systems.
Importance 91/100Relevance 100/100Frequency 86/100Weight 0.93

Task weighting

Each rated task receives a composite weight: 38% relevance, 37% importance and 25% frequency. Core tasks receive a small additional multiplier. Low-precision rows flagged by O*NET for suppression are excluded.

Occupation scoring

When rating coverage is strong, rated tasks contribute 60% of the digital, physical and human task signals and Work Activities contribute 40%. Lower-coverage occupations automatically rely more on Work Activities.

U.S. labor market

BLS Wage & Employment Outlook

Median annual wage

Not published

BLS OEWS May 2025

National employment

Not published

BLS OEWS May 2025

Projected growth

Not published

BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035

Average annual openings

Not published

BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035

BLS labor-market figures are separate from the site's AI-exposure model. Missing values mean a compatible detailed BLS occupation estimate was not published or could not be mapped.

Career pivot radar

Safer Career Alternatives

These options are selected from the same 923-occupation model. They favor a similar task/work profile with meaningfully lower estimated AI exposure. They are suggestions for exploration, not guarantees of job fit.

SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Helpers--Extraction Workers

5%

53 points lower exposure • 69% profile similarity

Median wage: $47,730 Growth 2025–2035: +1.7% Annual openings: 1

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

5%

53 points lower exposure • 70% profile similarity

Median wage: $65,510 Growth 2025–2035: +6.7% Annual openings: 15

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

5%

53 points lower exposure • 69% profile similarity

Median wage: $56,210 Growth 2025–2035: +4.4% Annual openings: 1

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

6%

52 points lower exposure • 71% profile similarity

Median wage: $58,870 Growth 2025–2035: +2.8% Annual openings: 1

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Wind Turbine Service Technicians

5%

53 points lower exposure • 69% profile similarity

Median wage: $64,120 Growth 2025–2035: +29.5% Annual openings: 2

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

8%

50 points lower exposure • 72% profile similarity

Median wage: $79,870 Growth 2025–2035: +5.4% Annual openings: 11

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure

Personalized career defense protocol

AI-Proofing Plan

AUTOMATE

  • routine information gathering
  • first-pass document drafting
  • standard reporting and summarization
  • repeatable administrative workflows

AUGMENT

  • research and analysis
  • quality checking AI-generated work
  • decision preparation
  • scenario generation

PROTECT

  • domain expertise
  • exception handling
  • accountability for outcomes

LEARN

  • AI-assisted research
  • workflow automation
  • data literacy
  • prompt and workflow design
  • AI output verification

AI-PROOFING RESOURCES

What this score does not mean

The percentage is a comparative task-exposure index. It is not the probability that this occupation disappears, that a worker is laid off, or that AI can perform the entire job.

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