Cytotechnologists

Stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards and practices.

The most in-demand skills for this role include hygiene in a health care setting, health care legislation, biosafety in biomedical laboratory, clinical cytology, infection control, sterilization techniques. These are the skills O*NET identifies as most important for competent performance.

Our AI-durability model gives Cytotechnologists a score of 0.30 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at low AI exposure — the role's core work resists current-generation automation. It's a comparatively AI-durable choice within its field.

Cytotechnologists has moderate barrier to entry — moderately gated — a bachelor's degree or equivalent training is typically required.