Biomedical Scientist
40AI USED FOR40%moving to78%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£24,000 - £30,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM SUBJECTS ALLIED TO MEDICINE →
Biomedical Scientist
Biomedical scientists run tests in hospital labs to help doctors diagnose illness. They look at blood, tissue and other samples under microscopes and using machines to find what's causing someone to be ill.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for a real share, around 40% of the day-to-day tasks today, and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPTrainee Biomedical ScientistConducting routine laboratory tests and assisting in research projects under supervision.£24,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEBiomedical ScientistPerforming complex analyses, managing lab operations, and training junior staff.£35,000 - £45,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Biomedical ScientistLeading research projects, developing new testing protocols, and influencing healthcare practices.£50,000+
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The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Pharmaceutical SciencesWhitefield Academy Trust · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£37,500 median
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