ISCO-08 3111
Chemical and physical science technicians
69.7%
ADI · 137th of 433 · 95% interval 59.9–79.6
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 69.7% of the task time of chemical and physical science technicians, and finish 3.1% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full69.7%
137th of 433 · interval 59.9–79.6
ADI3 · full delegation3.1%
101st of 433 · interval 0.4–7.4
ADIs · share of time49.5%
128th of 433 · interval 45.6–53.5
Evidence130
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.8 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 0.4%L1Augmentation · 29.9%L2Partial delegation · 66.5%L3Full delegation · 3.1%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
130 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, or gaseous materials.Chemical Technicians | 2.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment.Chemical Technicians | 2.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.Chemical Technicians | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical or chemical separation techniques, or microscopy.Chemical Technicians | 2.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.Chemical Technicians | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes, following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas.Chemical Technicians | 2.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide technical support or assistance to chemists or engineers.Chemical Technicians | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop or conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates, or products.Chemical Technicians | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory or plant safety audits.Chemical Technicians | 1.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Write technical reports or prepare graphs or charts to document experimental results.Chemical Technicians | 1.6% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 2.5 h | Access to systems |
| Order and inventory materials to maintain supplies.Chemical Technicians | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Direct or monitor other workers producing chemical products.Chemical Technicians · supplemental task | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Train new employees on topics such as the proper operation of laboratory equipment.Chemical Technicians | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detection systems, digital satellites, or thermal energy systems.Remote Sensing Technicians | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Document and maintain records of precision agriculture information.Precision Agriculture Technicians | 1.0% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
Show the other 115 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.Remote Sensing Technicians | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.5 h | Access to systems |
| Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.Remote Sensing Technicians | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Investigate the properties, origins, or activities of glaciers, ice, snow, or permafrost.Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Investigate complaints or conflicts related to the alteration of public waters by gathering information, recommending alternatives, or preparing legal documents.Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 6.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Estimate the costs and benefits of municipal projects, such as hydroelectric power plants, irrigation systems, and wastewater treatment facilities.Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 8.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop computer models for hydrologic predictions.Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 6.5 h | Access to systems |
| Collect water and soil samples to test for physical, chemical, or biological properties, such as pH, oxygen level, temperature, and pollution.Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 1.9 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assist in designing programs to ensure the proper sealing of abandoned wells.Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Apply research findings to minimize the environmental impacts of pollution, waterborne diseases, erosion, or sedimentation.Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Answer technical questions from hydrologists, policymakers, or other customers developing water conservation plans.Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.0 h | Access to systems |
| Analyze ecological data about the impact of pollution, erosion, floods, and other environmental problems on bodies of water.Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Measure the properties of bodies of water, such as water levels, volume, and flow.Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Perform quality control checks on data to be used by hydrologists.Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare, install, maintain, or repair equipment used for hydrologic study, such as water level recorders, stream flow gauges, and water analyzers.Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 21% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Provide real time data to emergency management and weather service personnel during flood events.Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Write groundwater contamination reports on known, suspected, or potential hazardous waste sites.Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 8.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Locate and deliver information or data as requested by customers, such as contractors, government entities, and members of the public.Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L3 | 70% | 38 min | Access to systems |
| Write materials for research publications, such as maps, tables, and reports, to disseminate findings.Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples.Quality Control Analysts | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.Quality Control Analysts | 0.8% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 52 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate experimental pilot plants, assisting with experimental design.Chemical Technicians · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 28% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Identify spatial coordinates, using remote sensing and Global Positioning System (GPS) data.Precision Agriculture Technicians | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Manipulate raw data to enhance interpretation, either on the ground or during remote sensing flights.Remote Sensing Technicians | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Design or fabricate experimental apparatus to develop new products or processes.Chemical Technicians · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Adjust remotely sensed images for optimum presentation by using software to select image displays, define image set categories, or choose processing routines.Remote Sensing Technicians | 0.8% | L2 | L2L3 | 70% | 1.0 h | Access to systems |
| Collect information about soil or field attributes, yield data, or field boundaries, using field data recorders and basic geographic information systems (GIS).Precision Agriculture Technicians | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Create, layer, and analyze maps showing precision agricultural data, such as crop yields, soil characteristics, input applications, terrain, drainage patterns, or field management history.Precision Agriculture Technicians | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Develop new chemical engineering processes or production techniques.Chemical Technicians · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 24 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Provide remote sensing data for use in addressing environmental issues, such as surface water modeling or dust cloud detection.Remote Sensing Technicians · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 4.0 h | – |
| Collect remote sensing data for forest or carbon tracking activities involved in assessing the impact of environmental change.Remote Sensing Technicians · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Collaborate with agricultural workers to apply remote sensing information to efforts to reduce negative environmental impacts of farming practices.Remote Sensing Technicians · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.Quality Control Analysts | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform visual inspections of finished products.Quality Control Analysts | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Correct raw data for errors due to factors such as skew or atmospheric variation.Remote Sensing Technicians · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 2.0 h | – |
| Develop or maintain geospatial information databases.Remote Sensing Technicians · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Analyze geospatial data to determine agricultural implications of factors such as soil quality, terrain, field productivity, fertilizers, or weather conditions.Precision Agriculture Technicians | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses.Quality Control Analysts | 0.8% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms.Quality Control Analysts | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Divide agricultural fields into georeferenced zones, based on soil characteristics and production potentials.Precision Agriculture Technicians | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 4.5 h | Access to systems |
| Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.5 h | Access to systems |
| Demonstrate the applications of geospatial technology, such as Global Positioning System (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS), automatic tractor guidance systems, variable rate chemical input applicators, surveying equipment, or computer mapping software.Precision Agriculture Technicians | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Consult with remote sensing scientists, surveyors, cartographers, or engineers to determine project needs.Remote Sensing Technicians | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols.Quality Control Analysts | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Use geospatial technology to develop soil sampling grids or identify sampling sites for testing characteristics such as nitrogen, phosphorus, or potassium content, pH, or micronutrients.Precision Agriculture Technicians | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Merge scanned images or build photo mosaics of large areas, using image processing software.Remote Sensing Technicians | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 2.0 h | – |
| Compare crop yield maps with maps of soil test data, chemical application patterns, or other information to develop site-specific crop management plans.Precision Agriculture Technicians | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.Quality Control Analysts | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Apply precision agriculture information to specifically reduce the negative environmental impacts of farming practices.Precision Agriculture Technicians | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Analyze data from harvester monitors to develop yield maps.Precision Agriculture Technicians | 0.7% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 2.5 h | Access to systems |
| Draw or read maps, such as soil, contour, or plat maps.Precision Agriculture Technicians | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Collect geological data from potential geothermal energy plant sites.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Apply new technologies, such as improved seismic imaging techniques, to locate untapped oil or natural gas deposits.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 24 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Collect data on underground areas, such as reservoirs, that could be used in carbon sequestration operations.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Compile data used to address environmental issues, such as the suitability of potential landfill sites.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Evaluate and interpret seismic data with the aid of computers.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Conduct geophysical surveys of potential sites for wind farms or solar installations to determine their suitability.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 12 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Receive and inspect raw materials.Quality Control Analysts | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 42 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Identify and troubleshoot equipment problems.Quality Control Analysts | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Install, calibrate, or maintain sensors, mechanical controls, GPS-based vehicle guidance systems, or computer settings.Precision Agriculture Technicians | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Program farm equipment, such as variable-rate planting equipment or pesticide sprayers, based on input from crop scouting and analysis of field condition variability.Precision Agriculture Technicians | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, or cross-sections.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Identify quality problems and recommend solutions.Quality Control Analysts | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Operate or adjust equipment or apparatus used to obtain geological data.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Monitor raw data quality during collection, and make equipment corrections as necessary.Remote Sensing Technicians · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Provide advice on the development or application of better boom-spray technology to limit the overapplication of chemicals and to reduce the migration of chemicals beyond the fields being treated.Precision Agriculture Technicians | 0.6% | L2 | L2– | 60% | 4.0 h | Trust and care |
| Maintain records of survey data.Remote Sensing Technicians · supplemental task | 0.6% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 1.0 h | Access to systems |
| Participate in the planning or development of mapping projects.Remote Sensing Technicians | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 3.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Investigate or report questionable test results.Quality Control Analysts | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Recommend best crop varieties or seeding rates for specific field areas, based on analysis of geospatial data.Precision Agriculture Technicians | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Write technical reports or documentation, such as deviation reports, testing protocols, and trend analyses.Quality Control Analysts | 0.6% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 2.3 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Advise farmers on upgrading Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment to take advantage of newly installed advanced satellite technology.Precision Agriculture Technicians | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supply quality control data necessary for regulatory submissions.Quality Control Analysts | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Serve as a technical liaison between quality control and other departments, vendors, or contractors.Quality Control Analysts | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 52 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan and direct activities of workers who operate equipment to collect data.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare reports in graphical or tabular form, summarizing field productivity or profitability.Precision Agriculture Technicians | 0.5% | L3 | L3L3 | 80% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Calibrate data collection equipment.Remote Sensing Technicians · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Analyze remote sensing imagery to identify relationships between soil quality, crop canopy densities, light reflectance, and weather history.Precision Agriculture Technicians | 0.5% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Set up or direct set-up of instruments used to collect geological data.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Record readings in order to compile data used in prospecting for oil or gas.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Read and study reports in order to compile information and data for geological and geophysical prospecting.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Contact equipment manufacturers for technical assistance, as needed.Precision Agriculture Technicians | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 38 min | Access to systems |
| Evaluate remote sensing project requirements to determine the types of equipment or computer software necessary to meet project requirements, such as specific image types or output resolutions.Remote Sensing Technicians · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 1.8 h | – |
| Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions.Quality Control Analysts | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Adjust or repair testing, electrical, or mechanical equipment or devices.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Create photographic recordings of information, using equipment.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Collect verification data on the ground, using equipment such as global positioning receivers, digital cameras, or notebook computers.Remote Sensing Technicians · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Participate in efforts to advance precision agriculture technology, such as developing advanced weed identification or automated spot spraying systems.Precision Agriculture Technicians | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Interview individuals, and research public databases in order to obtain information.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.3 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform validations or transfers of analytical methods in accordance with applicable policies or guidelines.Quality Control Analysts | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 22 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Measure geological characteristics used in prospecting for oil or gas, using measuring instruments.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare or review required method transfer documentation including technical transfer protocols or reports.Quality Control Analysts · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assemble, maintain, or distribute information for library or record systems.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.4 h | Access to systems |
| Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, or other databases.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 2.3 h | Access to systems |
| Prepare documentation or presentations, including charts, photos, or graphs.Remote Sensing Technicians | 0.4% | L3 | L3L3 | 78% | 2.5 h | – |
| Review data from contract laboratories to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.Quality Control Analysts · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare or review professional, technical, or other reports regarding sampling, testing, or recommendations of data analysis.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop specialized computer software routines to customize and integrate image analysis.Remote Sensing Technicians · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Document methods used and write technical reports containing information collected.Remote Sensing Technicians · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging, or underground mine survey programs.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | 0.4% | L0 | L0L2 | 18% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Train other analysts to perform laboratory procedures and assays.Quality Control Analysts | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Identify areas in need of pesticide treatment by analyzing geospatial data to determine insect movement and damage patterns.Precision Agriculture Technicians | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Evaluate analytical methods and procedures to determine how they might be improved.Quality Control Analysts | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Participate in internal assessments and audits as required.Quality Control Analysts | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 3.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Evaluate and interpret core samples and cuttings, and other geological data used in prospecting for oil or gas.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Write or revise standard quality control operating procedures.Quality Control Analysts | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Coordinate testing with contract laboratories and vendors.Quality Control Analysts · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.4 h | Access to systems |
| Participate in the evaluation of possible mining locations.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop and qualify new testing methods.Quality Control Analysts · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 22 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Evaluate new technologies and methods to make recommendations regarding their use.Quality Control Analysts · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Assess the environmental impacts of development projects on subsurface materials.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Supervise well exploration, drilling activities, or well completions.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collaborate with hydrogeologists to evaluate groundwater or well circulation.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect engines for wear or defective parts, using equipment or measuring devices.Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 1.1 h | Physical presence |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 69.7% | 69 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.464 | 70 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 0.284 | 59 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 68.938 | 64 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.349 | 73 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.167 | 80 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (31)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Process control technicians not elsewhere classified 3139 | 91.1 | |
| Draughtspersons 3118 | 82.3 | |
| Mining supervisors 3121 | 71.6 | |
| Construction supervisors 3123 | 71.6 | |
| Electronics engineering technicians 3114 | 60.2 | |
| Civil engineering technicians 3112 | 57.6 | |
| Manufacturing supervisors 3122 | 56.5 | |
| Air traffic safety electronics technicians 3155 | 54.7 | |
| Mining and metallurgical technicians 3117 | 51.5 | |
| Physical and engineering science technicians not elsewhere classified 3119 | 51.1 | |
| Mechanical engineering technicians 3115 | 50.0 | |
| Power production plant operators 3131 | 48.7 |
Dashed line: chemical and physical science technicians (69.7%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Chemical and physical science technicians (ISCO-08 3111), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/3111
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Chemical and physical science technicians (ISCO-08 3111)}
}Machine-readable
The same record as static JSON, with its citation: /adi/v2026.1/isco/3111.json.