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Molecular Biologist

Molecular Biologists study how life works at the tiniest level - looking at genes, DNA, and proteins. They do lab work that helps develop new medicines, understand diseases, and improve crops and food.

Molecular Biologist

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Biological Sciences

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY18
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST63%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

University College London (UCL)UCL is a leading research institution known for its innovative approach to molecular biology and strong industry connections.
The Francis Crick InstituteA world-class biomedical research centre, the Crick Institute focuses on understanding the biology of health and disease.
Oxford UniversityOxford is renowned for its cutting-edge research in molecular biology, providing excellent opportunities for graduates.
The Wellcome Sanger InstituteA leader in genomic research, the Sanger Institute offers a collaborative environment for molecular biologists.
AstraZenecaAstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company that invests heavily in research and development, making it a prime employer for molecular biologists.