Biology Research Scientist - Fully Remote

Mercor; Lacaussade; À distance; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A leading AI consulting firm is looking for a Biology Professional for a remote contract position. The role involves evaluating AI outputs in Biology, creating challenging problems for model testing, and collaborating with research teams. Successful candidates will have a PhD in Biology and 2+ years of experience. This part-time position offers flexible hours and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Evaluate Biology outputs produced by AI systems for quality and accuracy.
• Create problems in Biology to stress-test AI reasoning.
• Contribute to data generation for the next generation of AI models.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to improve model outputs.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.

Connaissances

Biology expertise

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Proficiency in English

Formation

PhD in Biology or related field

Undergraduate degree from top university

Description du poste

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 for life sciences and biomedical research.

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 for the next generation of large language models.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to improve model outputs in life sciences.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and enhance AI model performance.

Must-Have Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or a directly related field from a top university
• 2+ years of academic 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 preferred

Engagement Details

• Compensation: $65–85 USD/hr
• Bonus: Weekly incentives ranging from $20–100/hr
• Contract Type: Independent contractor
• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous
• Payment: Weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process

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