Senior Biologist

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

Résumé du poste

A leading AI talent firm is seeking a Biology Professional for an independent contractor role, fully remote. The position involves evaluating AI outputs, creating challenging Bio problems, and collaborating with research teams. Candidates should hold a PhD and have at least 2 years of experience in research or teaching. Competitive hourly rates of $65–85 USD with flexible working hours are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of academic or professional experience required.
• Experience in research, publication, or teaching preferred.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate Biology outputs for quality and accuracy.
• Create problems to stress-test AI reasoning.
• Collaborate with AI teams to enhance model outputs.
• Work independently to meet deadlines.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Proficiency in English

Formation

PhD in Biology or a directly related field

Description du poste

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.

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

Takes 20–30 minutes to complete

• 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.