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Forensic Scientist
Based on 35 assessments
22%
Low risk
Average realistic automation risk across all Forensic Scientist profiles in the dataset.
Score spread
Distribution across 35 profiles.
Middle half of Forensic Scientists score between 20% and 24%.
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Task breakdown by work type
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Forensic Scientist, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
Maintaining and calibrating lab equipment (e.g., microscopes, spectrometers, DNA sequencers) to ensure accuracy and reliability of results
22%
AA
3%
Documenting and photographing crime scene evidence, including measurements, sketches, and detailed notes for reports and legal proceedings
20%
AD
22%
Examining physical evidence (e.g., fingerprints, fibers, bloodstains) under microscopes or using chemical tests to identify substances or patterns
deep expertise
18%
AD
13%
Writing detailed reports summarizing findings, methodologies, and conclusions for use by law enforcement, attorneys, and courts
deep expertise
social element
14%
DD
31%
Collaborating with law enforcement, detectives, and legal teams to provide insights, clarify evidence, or suggest additional testing
deep expertise
social core
12%
AA
1%
Analyzing DNA samples in a lab using techniques like PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) and gel electrophoresis to create profiles for comparison
6%
AD
38%
Testifying in court as an expert witness to explain evidence, methodologies, and conclusions to judges and juries
deep expertise
social core
5%
DA
7%
Examining physical evidence (e.g., fingerprints, fibers, bloodstains) under microscopes or using chemical tests to identify substances or patterns
deep expertise
24%
AD
14%
Analyzing DNA samples in a lab using techniques like PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) and gel electrophoresis to create profiles for comparison
18%
AD
47%
Maintaining and calibrating lab equipment (e.g., microscopes, spectrometers, DNA sequencers) to ensure accuracy and reliability of results
16%
AA
11%
Documenting and photographing crime scene evidence, including measurements, sketches, and detailed notes for reports and legal proceedings
15%
AD
33%
Writing detailed reports summarizing findings, methodologies, and conclusions for use by law enforcement, attorneys, and courts
deep expertise
social element
13%
DD
26%
Testifying in court as an expert witness to explain evidence, methodologies, and conclusions to judges and juries
some context needed
social core
10%
DA
15%
Collaborating with law enforcement, detectives, and legal teams to provide insights, clarify evidence, or suggest additional testing
deep expertise
social core
0%
AA
3%
Analyzing DNA samples in a lab using techniques like PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) and gel electrophoresis to create profiles for comparison
36%
AD
39%
Examining physical evidence (e.g., fingerprints, fibers, bloodstains) under microscopes or using chemical tests to identify substances or patterns
26%
AD
32%
Documenting and photographing crime scene evidence, including measurements, sketches, and detailed notes for reports and legal proceedings
15%
AD
31%
Writing detailed reports summarizing findings, methodologies, and conclusions for use by law enforcement, attorneys, and courts
8%
DD
50%
Maintaining and calibrating lab equipment (e.g., microscopes, spectrometers, DNA sequencers) to ensure accuracy and reliability of results
6%
AA
6%
Collaborating with law enforcement, detectives, and legal teams to provide insights, clarify evidence, or suggest additional testing
deep expertise
social core
3%
AA
5%
Testifying in court as an expert witness to explain evidence, methodologies, and conclusions to judges and juries
deep expertise
social core
1%
DA
6%
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