Microbiologist
18AI USED FOR18%moving to63%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Not every change means going back to a classroom. Name the job you do now and see the careers whose day-to-day work already overlaps yours, with the shared tasks shown so you can judge the match yourself. Measured August 2026.
The job you have
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8 moves your day-to-day already reaches
Each one shares real tasks with your job and sits in a better position against AI: less of the work already automated, or something structural protecting it that your job does not have. The shared tasks are quoted underneath, in both jobs' own words, so you can judge the match rather than trust a score.
Veterinary Pathologist
5AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 13 points less of this work than yours (5% against your 18%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Analyze microbial cultures using advanced techniques such as microscopy, PCR, and DNA sequencing.THIS JOB Prepare and analyze histopathological slides using advanced microscopy techniques.shared: analyze, advanced, techniqu, microscopy
- YOUR JOB Stay updated with the latest research and advancements in microbiology and bacteriology.THIS JOB Stay updated on the latest veterinary research and diagnostic techniques.shared: stay, updated, latest, research
- YOUR JOB Collaborate with cross-functional teams to interpret results and inform public health policies.THIS JOB Collaborate with veterinarians and researchers to interpret diagnostic results.shared: collaborate, interpret, result
Chief Inspector
19AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. The same measured exposure, but this work has something yours does not: physical moat. The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.THIS JOB Prepare detailed reports and present findings to senior officials and stakeholders.shared: prepare, detailed, report, present, find, stakehold
- YOUR JOB Collaborate with cross-functional teams to interpret results and inform public health policies.THIS JOB Stay updated on legislation and emerging trends in policing and public safety.shared: public, polic
- YOUR JOB Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.THIS JOB Conduct thorough inspections and audits of police departments to ensure compliance with regulations.shared: compliance, regul
Environmental Consultant
22AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. The same measured exposure, but this work has something yours does not: regulatory moat. The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.THIS JOB Prepare detailed reports and presentations for clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.shared: prepare, detailed, report, present, stakehold
- YOUR JOB Conduct experiments to isolate and identify microorganisms from various samples.THIS JOB Conduct environmental audits and risk assessments to identify potential liabilities.shared: conduct, identify
- YOUR JOB Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.THIS JOB Conduct site assessments to evaluate environmental impact and compliance with regulations.shared: compliance, regul
Information Security Director
30AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. The same measured exposure, but this work has something yours does not: relational moat. The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Conduct experiments to isolate and identify microorganisms from various samples.THIS JOB Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential security weaknesses.shared: conduct, identify
- YOUR JOB Collaborate with cross-functional teams to interpret results and inform public health policies.THIS JOB Develop and implement comprehensive information security strategies and policies.shared: inform, polic
- YOUR JOB Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.THIS JOB Monitor security systems and protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.shared: compliance, regul
Nuclear Engineer
28AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. The same measured exposure, but this work has something yours does not: regulatory moat. The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.THIS JOB Prepare detailed technical reports and documentation for regulatory submissions and internal assessments.shared: prepare, detailed, report
- YOUR JOB Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.THIS JOB Monitor and analyze the operation of nuclear facilities to ensure compliance with safety regulations.shared: compliance, safety, regul
- YOUR JOB Stay updated with the latest research and advancements in microbiology and bacteriology.THIS JOB Stay updated with advancements in nuclear technology and regulatory changes affecting the industry.shared: stay, updated, advanc
Risk Manager
30AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. The same measured exposure, but this work has something yours does not: regulatory moat. The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.THIS JOB Prepare detailed risk reports for senior management and stakeholders.shared: prepare, detailed, report, stakehold
- YOUR JOB Conduct experiments to isolate and identify microorganisms from various samples.THIS JOB Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential threats to the organisation.shared: conduct, identify
- YOUR JOB Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.THIS JOB Monitor and report on risk exposure and compliance with regulations.shared: compliance, regul
School Inspector
20AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. The same measured exposure, but this work has something yours does not: regulatory moat. The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.THIS JOB Prepare detailed reports outlining findings, recommendations, and commendations for school leadership.shared: prepare, detailed, report, find
- YOUR JOB Stay updated with the latest research and advancements in microbiology and bacteriology.THIS JOB Stay updated on educational policies, trends, and research to inform inspection processes.shared: stay, updated, research
- YOUR JOB Collaborate with cross-functional teams to interpret results and inform public health policies.THIS JOB Stay updated on educational policies, trends, and research to inform inspection processes.shared: inform, polic
Human Factors Specialist
5AI USED FOR
3 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 13 points less of this work than yours (5% against your 18%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.THIS JOB Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.shared: prepare, detailed, report, present, communicate, find
- YOUR JOB Stay updated with the latest research and advancements in microbiology and bacteriology.THIS JOB Stay updated on the latest research and advancements in human factors and ergonomics.shared: stay, updated, latest, research, advanc
- YOUR JOB Collaborate with cross-functional teams to interpret results and inform public health policies.THIS JOB Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate human factors principles into product design and development.shared: collaborate, cros, functional
Matches come from both careers' own published task lists, not from a similarity score we ask you to trust. A move being listed does not mean an employer will agree: it means the work overlaps and the measurement is better. Retraining routes, if you decide you want one, are on the switch page.