Clinical Laboratory Scientists

Healthcare

United States · BLS Employment Projections 2025–35: this SOC code is not among the published items.

AI exposure

  • Data source: ILOPublished: 2025

    0.31

    0.09Range of values carried here0.70

    Group-level value

    Scale, basis and source

    Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published

    ISCO-08 unit group — every occupation sharing the code gets this value

    Computed by this site, not published by the ILO: of the 1,012 occupations this site links to the ILO dataset, 65% score at or above this value.

    Source dataset

  • Data source: OpenAIPublished: 2023

    0.232

    0.000Range of values carried here0.844
    Scale, basis and source

    Human-rater β, 0–1 as published

    Mapped onto O*NET tasks

    Source dataset

Task-level exposure

TaskClaude.aiRaw / share %APIRaw / share %
Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.

29-2011

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Communicate test results or technical information to patients, physicians, family members, or researchers.

29-2011

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Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members, or researchers.

29-2011

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Develop, standardize, evaluate, or modify procedures, techniques, or tests used in the analysis of specimens or in medical laboratory experiments.
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Document specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information.
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Not observed on any surface — 53 task(s) — These tasks have no row in the source for this release. The 0 in the share row is a display-stage composition ratio; absence is what the — in the raw row states.
Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
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Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers.
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Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
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Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
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Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
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Supervise, train, or direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians or technologists, or other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
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Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
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Select and prepare specimens and media for cell cultures, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
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Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
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Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, or compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
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Cultivate, isolate, or assist in identifying microbial organisms or perform various tests on these microorganisms.
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Harvest cell cultures at optimum time, based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
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Develop and implement training programs for trainees, medical students, resident physicians or post-doctoral fellows.
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Stain slides to make chromosomes visible for microscopy.
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Summarize test results and report to appropriate authorities.
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Select or prepare specimens and media for cell cultures using aseptic techniques, knowledge of medium components, or cell nutritional requirements.
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Select banding methods to permit identification of chromosome pairs.
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Identify appropriate methods of specimen collection, preservation, or transport.
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Prepare slides of cell cultures following standard procedures.
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Select appropriate methods of preparation and storage of media to maintain potential of hydrogen (pH), sterility, or ability to support growth.
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Harvest cell cultures using substances such as mitotic arrestants, cell releasing agents, and cell fixatives.
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Create chromosome images using computer imaging systems.
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Determine optimal time sequences and methods for manual or robotic cell harvests.
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Examine chromosomes found in biological specimens to detect abnormalities.
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Recognize and report abnormalities in the color, size, shape, composition, or pattern of cells.
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Prepare biological specimens such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, tumors, chorionic villi, and blood, for chromosome examinations.
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Count numbers of chromosomes and identify the structural abnormalities by viewing culture slides through microscopes, light microscopes, or photomicroscopes.
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Arrange and attach chromosomes in numbered pairs on karyotype charts, using standard genetics laboratory practices and nomenclature, to identify normal or abnormal chromosomes.
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Analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens to aid diagnoses and treatments for genetic diseases such as congenital disabilities, fertility problems, and hematological disorders.
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Input details of specimens into logs or computer systems.
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Maintain laboratory equipment such as photomicroscopes, inverted microscopes, and standard darkroom equipment.
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Supervise subordinate laboratory staff.
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Select appropriate culturing system or procedure based on specimen type and reason for referral.
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Describe chromosome, FISH and aCGH analysis results in International System of Cytogenetic Nomenclature (ISCN) language.
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Input details of specimen processing, analysis, and technical issues into logs or laboratory information systems (LIS).
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Apply prepared specimen and control to appropriate grid, run instrumentation, and produce analyzable results.
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Develop, implement, and monitor quality control and quality assurance programs to ensure accurate and precise test performance and reports.
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Evaluate appropriateness of received specimens for requested tests.
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Communicate to responsible parties unacceptable specimens and suggest remediation for future submissions.
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Archive case documentation and study materials as required by regulations and laws.
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Extract, measure, dilute as appropriate, label, and prepare DNA for array analysis.
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Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.
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Examine specimens, using microscopes, to evaluate specimen quality.
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Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions.
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Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.
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Assist pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy or other method.
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Maintain effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety.
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Prepare cell samples by applying special staining techniques, such as chromosomal staining, to differentiate cells or cell components.
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Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination.
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Adjust, maintain, or repair laboratory equipment, such as microscopes.
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Assign tasks or coordinate task assignments to ensure adequate performance of laboratory activities.
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Attend continuing education programs that address laboratory issues.
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Examine specimens to detect abnormal hormone conditions.
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