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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Research Development Specialist” be Automated?

Historical Context: Oxford Study (2013)

Ranked #87 of 702. Estimated risk: 2.1%

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AI Exposure Risk

61%

“Research Development Specialist” will maybe be replaced by AI.

Based on the cognitive demands, communication requirements, and logical reasoning intrinsic to this occupation according to O*NET data, we project a 61% probability of disruption by generative AI and Large Language Models.

Automation & Robot Risk

35%

“Research Development Specialist” will probably not be replaced by robots.

Evaluating the physical dexterity, repetitive motion tasks, and manual labor associated with this role, our analysis indicates a 35% likelihood of substitution by advanced robotics systems.

Personal & Financial Insights

Every occupation has a unique profile. For Materials Scientists, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET classify the day-to-day work broadly as: Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists.

Avg. Annual Salary $111,410
Avg. Hourly Wage $53.56
Available Jobs (US) 8,330
Job Title & Hierarchy Code (SOC) Materials Scientists #19-2032
Wage vs. National Median
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Data is based on the reference occupation: “Materials Scientists”

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Core Skills & Abilities

  • Teach in colleges and universities.

  • Test metals to determine conformance to specifications of mechanical strength, strength-weight ratio, ductility, magnetic and electrical properties, and resistance to abrasion, corrosion, heat, and cold.

  • Devise testing methods to evaluate the effects of various conditions on particular materials.

  • Test material samples for tolerance under tension, compression, and shear to determine the cause of metal failures.

  • Visit suppliers of materials or users of products to gather specific information.

  • Perform experiments and computer modeling to study the nature, structure, and physical and chemical properties of metals and their alloys, and their responses to applied forces.

  • Conduct research on the structures and properties of materials, such as metals, alloys, polymers, and ceramics, to obtain information that could be used to develop new products or enhance existing ones.

  • Prepare reports, manuscripts, proposals, and technical manuals for use by other scientists and requestors, such as sponsors and customers.

  • Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications.

  • Research methods of processing, forming, and firing materials to develop such products as ceramic dental fillings, unbreakable dinner plates, and telescope lenses.

  • Confer with customers to determine how to tailor materials to their needs.

  • Plan laboratory experiments to confirm feasibility of processes and techniques used in the production of materials with special characteristics.

  • Write research papers for publication in scientific journals.

  • Recommend materials for reliable performance in various environments.

  • Test individual parts and products to ensure that manufacturer and governmental quality and safety standards are met.

  • Supervise and monitor production processes to ensure efficient use of equipment, timely changes to specifications, and project completion within time frame and budget.

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  • Scanning electron microscopes SEM
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  • Blungers
  • Atomic absorption AA spectroscopes
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  • Semi-microbalances
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  • Sedigraphs
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  • Load cells
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  • Multisample autoclaves
  • Quartz crystal microbalances
  • Laptop computers
  • Pulverizers
  • Diamond wafering saws
  • Gas chromatograph mass spectrometers GC-MS
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  • Gamma ray spectrometers
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  • Scanning tunneling microscopes STM
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  • Dynamic mechanical analyzers DMA
  • Salt spray chambers
  • Impact testers
  • Cold isostatic presses
  • Secondary ion mass spectrometers SIMS
  • Hot isostatic presses
  • Peltier cooled solid-state detectors
  • Pore sizers
  • Macrohardness testers
  • Vibratory polishers
  • Dielectric spectrometers
  • Ultrasonic analyzers
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  • Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometers ICP-MS
  • Nitrogen furnaces
  • Sputter deposition systems
  • Manual grinders
  • Fume hoods
  • Ellipsometers
  • Reactive ion etchers RIE
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  • Fourier transform infrared FTIR spectrometers
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  • Ultra microbalances
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  • Ultraprecision lathes
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  • Safety goggles
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  • High-speed cutoff saws
  • Muffle furnaces
  • Swaging tools
  • Microscope digital cameras
  • Extruding machines
  • UV exposure chambers
  • Cone viscometers
  • Field emission scanning electron microscopes
  • Tube furnaces
  • Static actuators
  • Electrode furnaces
  • Ball-on-disk tribometers

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