Materials Scientists, task by task.

The 13 activities O*NET records for this job, each linked to what software can take on. The scored breakdown for this one is still generating.

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and 2 more

The full activity list

All 13 detailed work activities O*NET records for Materials Scientists, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.

Mostly automatable 8

Mostly automatable activities for Materials Scientists
Activity	Jobs
Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise	43
Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations	42
Conduct research to gain information about products or processes	17
Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys	17
Devise research or testing protocols	15
Develop theories or models of physical phenomena	7
Design research studies to obtain scientific information	6
Develop new or advanced products or production methods	6

Partly automatable 2

Partly automatable activities for Materials Scientists
Activity	Jobs
Confer with clients to exchange information	7
Advise others on the development or use of new technologies	5

Barely automatable 3

Barely automatable activities for Materials Scientists
Activity	Jobs
Instruct college students in physical or life sciences	11
Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards	9
Test quality of materials or finished products	8