Molecular Biologist - Fully Remote

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

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Biological Research Evaluator to evaluate AI models in the context of biology. This remote contract role requires a Ph.D. student or higher in a related field and entails flexible scheduling. Candidates should have wet lab experience and strong problem-solving skills. Competitive pay is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of wet lab experience.
• Extensive familiarity with research methods/protocols.
• Experience in AI model evaluation in biological contexts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the capabilities of AI models in the field of biology.
• Test models' understanding of potential failures in biological research protocols.
• Identify ways to mitigate issues in biological research methodologies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Current Ph.D. student or higher in related field

Job description

Overview

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.

Compensation

Mercor provided pay range. This range is provided by Mercor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $60.00/hr - $80.00/hr

Role

• Position: Biological Research Evaluator – Contract, Remote
• Commitment: 10–20 hours weekly, potential to scale to 40 hours
• Duration: Initial commitment of 1–2 months, with opportunities for extension
• Mission: Test AI models\' ability to understand and mitigate failures in biological research protocols

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the capabilities of AI models in the field of biology.
• Test models\' understanding of potential failures in biological research protocols.
• Identify ways to mitigate issues in biological research methodologies.
• Collaborate with AI labs to develop a state-of-the-art benchmark for model evaluation.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and contribute to AI model performance improvement.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• Current Ph.D. student or higher degree (e.g., Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Scientist) in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Immunology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of wet lab experience.
• Extensive familiarity with research methods/protocols.
• Exceptional attention to detail and rigorous problem-solving skills.
• Excel in both written and verbal communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in AI model evaluation in biological contexts.
• Familiarity with AI-generated content in scientific research.

Engagement Details

• Contract Type: Hourly contractor
• Compensation: Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
• Schedule: Flexible workload, fully remote, and asynchronous
• Location: Must be based in the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand

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]

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

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Science, Research, and Quality Assurance
• Industries: Software Development

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