JOB REPORT / 15-2099 · 19 TASKS

Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other.

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Package bioinformatics data for submission to public repositories
Design or implement web-based tools for querying large-scale biological…
Participate in the preparation of reports or scientific publications

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19 of 19 tasks reviewed

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Task by task, from the work Mathematical Science Occupations, All Others actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Package bioinformatics data for submission to public repositories.
AI DOES
Drafts metadata, checks file formats, and generates submission scripts
YOU DO
Verify biological context and confirm repository compliance
TASK 02
Design or implement web-based tools for querying large-scale biological databases.
AI DOES
Writes boilerplate code, suggests query logic, and debugs web app components
YOU DO
Decide what biological questions the tool must answer and how researchers need to interact with it
TASK 03
Participate in the preparation of reports or scientific publications.
AI DOES
Drafts sections, suggests structure, checks grammar, and formats references
YOU DO
Verify biological accuracy and shape the scientific story
TASK 04
Train bioinformatics staff or researchers in the use of databases.
AI DOES
Drafts tutorials, explains database tools, and answers trainee questions on demand
YOU DO
Read each learner's confusion and adapt teaching in real time
TASK 05
Perform routine system administrative functions, such as troubleshooting, back-ups, or upgrades.
AI DOES
Drafts scripts, explains error logs, and suggests upgrade steps
YOU DO
Judge what changes are safe on live systems holding research data
TASK 06
Test new or updated software or tools and provide feedback to developers.
AI DOES
Runs automated test cases, summarizes error logs, and drafts bug reports
YOU DO
Validate that results make biological sense and communicate nuanced feedback to developers
TASK 07
Confer with researchers, clinicians, or information technology staff to determine data needs and programming requirements and to provide assistance with database-related research activities.
AI DOES
Drafts meeting prep notes, summarizes requirements, and suggests database or code solutions
YOU DO
Listen carefully to unstated needs and build trust across teams
TASK 08
Confer with database users about project timelines and changes.
AI DOES
Drafts meeting agendas, summarizes project status, and suggests timeline updates
YOU DO
Read the room and build trust with teammates and users
TASK 09SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Write computer programs or scripts to be used in querying databases.
AI DOES
Generates SQL queries and basic scripts from prompts
YOU DO
Design the logic and optimize performance
About this analysis
56% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 10SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Create data management or error-checking procedures and user manuals.
AI DOES
Drafts procedures and manual templates from requirements
YOU DO
Ensure clarity and real-world usability
About this analysis
51% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 11SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Develop or maintain applications that process biologically based data into searchable databases for purposes of analysis, calculation, or presentation.
AI DOES
Generates database schemas and data processing pipelines
YOU DO
Design the biology logic and validation rules
About this analysis
47% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 12SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Monitor database performance and perform any necessary maintenance, upgrades, or repairs.
AI DOES
Scans metrics and suggests optimization fixes
YOU DO
Decide timing and approve changes
About this analysis
46% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 13SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Extend existing software programs, web-based interactive tools, or database queries as sequence management and analysis needs evolve.
AI DOES
Generates code extensions and database query modifications
YOU DO
Verify logic meets real workflow needs
About this analysis
44% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 14SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Analyze or manipulate bioinformatics data using software packages, statistical applications, or data mining techniques.
AI DOES
Runs standard analyses and generates initial data patterns
YOU DO
Choose methods and interpret biological meaning
About this analysis
37% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 15SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Develop or apply data mining and machine learning algorithms.
AI DOES
Generates code and suggests algorithm approaches
YOU DO
Choose the right method for your problem
About this analysis
36% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 16SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Enter or retrieve information from structural databases, protein sequence motif databases, mutation databases, genomic databases or gene expression databases.
AI DOES
Queries databases and pulls matching records
YOU DO
Choose the right data for your question
About this analysis
36% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 17SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Document all database changes, modifications, or problems.
AI DOES
Logs changes and generates documentation drafts
YOU DO
Assess impact and write clear summaries
About this analysis
34% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 18SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Conduct quality analyses of data inputs and resulting analyses or predictions.
AI DOES
Runs statistical tests and flags potential data issues
YOU DO
Judge what the patterns actually mean
About this analysis
33% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 19SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Maintain awareness of new and emerging computational methods and technologies.
AI DOES
Curates feeds and summarizes new tech developments
YOU DO
Judge what's worth your time to learn
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other
SOC code: 15-2099
Tasks reviewed: 19 of 19

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $81,490 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): Not reported for Colorado
Employed (national): 3,720
Employed in Colorado: Not reported for Colorado
Job outlook: +4% by 2034 · ~300 openings/yr

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Package bioinformatics data for submission to public repositories.

Design or implement web-based tools for querying large-scale biological databases.

Participate in the preparation of reports or scientific publications.

Train bioinformatics staff or researchers in the use of databases.

Perform routine system administrative functions, such as troubleshooting, back-ups, or upgrades.

Test new or updated software or tools and provide feedback to developers.

Confer with researchers, clinicians, or information technology staff to determine data needs and programming requirements and to provide assistance with database-related research activities.

Confer with database users about project timelines and changes.

Write computer programs or scripts to be used in querying databases.

Create data management or error-checking procedures and user manuals.

Develop or maintain applications that process biologically based data into searchable databases for purposes of analysis, calculation, or presentation.

Monitor database performance and perform any necessary maintenance, upgrades, or repairs.

Extend existing software programs, web-based interactive tools, or database queries as sequence management and analysis needs evolve.

Analyze or manipulate bioinformatics data using software packages, statistical applications, or data mining techniques.

Develop or apply data mining and machine learning algorithms.

Enter or retrieve information from structural databases, protein sequence motif databases, mutation databases, genomic databases or gene expression databases.

Document all database changes, modifications, or problems.

Conduct quality analyses of data inputs and resulting analyses or predictions.

Maintain awareness of new and emerging computational methods and technologies.

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