Also called: Image Annotation Specialist
Labels microscope images, cell scans, and biological data so AI systems can learn from them.
Outlines hundreds of cell nuclei in microscope images, marks which are dividing, and checks other annotators' work.
Estimate; often contract work.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in biology often preferred; some roles open to anyone trained on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Biology.
Growing about average. No BLS category; demand follows AI training needs.
High risk for 10 years. AI now labels most cells and images itself; human annotation shrinks to small expert spot-check teams.
Classes: Biology, Computer applications.
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