Laboratory Manager
30AI EXPOSURE TODAY30
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST72%
NOT A FORECAST72%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £40,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Laboratory Manager
Laboratory Managers play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of scientific laboratories, driving innovation and excellence in research and development. Their leadership not only impacts the success of projects but also contributes to advancements in healthcare, technology, and environmental sustainability across the globe.
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.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is modest on our index (30), 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.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
GlaxoSmithKlineA global healthcare company that researches and develops a broad range of innovative medicines and vaccines.
AstraZenecaA biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines.
University College London (UCL)A leading research university that offers opportunities in various scientific disciplines.