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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.

Biomedical Scientist

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Subjects Allied to Medicine

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO10%moving to50%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£24,000 - £30,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
This job holds up well against AI
AI cannot yet do much of what this job actually involves, 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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