Biology Research Specialist - Fully Remote

Mercor; Montreal; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI solutions company is seeking a Biology Professional to support the development of AI systems for life sciences. This role involves evaluating biological AI outputs, collaboration with research teams, and independent work. Candidates must hold a PhD in Biology and have excellent communication skills. The position is fully remote with flexible hours and a competitive hourly rate of $65–85 USD.

Benefits

Weekly bonus incentives

Flexible working hours

Competitive hourly pay

Qualifications

• Mastery of biology topics with a strong academic background.
• Experience in academic research, publication, or teaching.
• Ability to work independently and asynchronously.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Biology outputs produced by AI systems for quality and accuracy.
• Create challenging problems in Biology to test AI reasoning.
• Collaborate with AI teams to enhance model outputs.

Skills

High attention to detail

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Excellent proficiency in English

Education

PhD in Biology or a directly related field

Undergraduate degree in the U.S., UK, Canada, or Europe

Job description

Base pay range

$65.00/hr - $85.00/hr

Company Introduction Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Role Overview

Position: Biology Professional – Independent Contractor, Remote

Commitment: 10–20 hours/week (potential to extend to 40 hours/week)

Duration: 1–2 months

Join an exciting collaboration with a top AI research lab. Contribute to developing AI systems replicating real-world workflows in life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Biology outputs produced by AI systems for quality, accuracy, and alignment with scientific objectives.
• Create challenging problems in Biology to stress-test AI reasoning and analysis.
• Contribute to data generation and evaluation processes informing the next generation of large language models.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance the accuracy and rigor of model outputs.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or a directly related field from a top university
• 2+ years of academic (research, publication, teaching) or professional experience
• High attention to detail and exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent proficiency in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree completed in the U.S., UK, Canada, or Europe

Engagement Details

• Competitive hourly rate of $65–85 USD/hr
• Weekly bonus incentives ranging from $20–100/hr
• Independent contractor
• Weekly payment via Stripe Connect
• Fully remote and asynchronous — flexible working hours

Application Process

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Work trial: A paid, 3-hour assessment evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver biology-specific output

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.