Biology Specialist Remote

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

Job summary

A leading AI talent connection firm is looking for an AI Research Collaborator to evaluate LLM-generated responses in the biological sciences. This part-time contractor role demands a PhD or Master's degree in a related field and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include reviewing scientific outputs, identifying inaccuracies, and benchmarking model performance. Compensation ranges from $20 to $30 per hour, and the position is fully remote, requiring self-directed work and about 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• PhD (candidate/recipient) or Master’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field.
• Strong command of graduate-level biological concepts, experimental reasoning, and data interpretation.
• Excellent written communication and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate scientific correctness, conceptual rigor, and depth of LLM‑generated responses across biology and biomedical domains.
• Review outputs involving experimental design, data interpretation, and theoretical frameworks.
• Identify factual inaccuracies, reasoning errors, and conceptual misunderstandings in model outputs.
• Benchmark model performance on biological and interdisciplinary research problems.
• Work independently and asynchronously using evaluation tools.

Skills

Graduate-level biological concepts

Experimental reasoning

Data interpretation

Excellent written communication

Analytical abilities

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

About The Job

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.

Position: AI Research Collaborator

Type: Contractor

Compensation: $20–$30/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate scientific correctness, conceptual rigor, and depth of LLM‑generated responses across biology and biomedical domains.
• Review outputs involving experimental design, data interpretation, and theoretical frameworks in biological sciences.
• Identify factual inaccuracies, reasoning errors, and conceptual misunderstandings in model outputs.
• Benchmark model performance on advanced biological and interdisciplinary research problems.
• Work independently and asynchronously using proprietary evaluation tools.

Qualifications

• PhD (candidate/recipient) or Master’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field.
• Strong command of graduate‑level biological concepts, experimental reasoning, and data interpretation.
• Excellent written communication and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous setting.

Compensation & Legal

• Contractor position via Mercor
• Weekly payments through Stripe Connect

Application Process

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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]

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Science

Industries

Software Development