Biology Specialist | $60 / hr Remote | Mercor

Crossing Hurdles; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A referral partner for AI research is looking for a STEM Expert to design and evaluate prompts for AI models in a remote role. The position pays between $50 and $60 per hour based on experience and involves creating scientifically rigorous tasks, developing evaluation standards, and performing model testing. Ideal candidates should have a BS or BA in Biology and strong writing and critical thinking skills. The commitment ranges from 10 to 40 hours per week for one month.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong understanding of undergraduate-level Biology topics.
• Ability to design STEM-based prompts with scientific rigor.
• Experience with model testing and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed, scientifically rigorous STEM prompts.
• Develop and document evaluation standards for STEM responses.
• Run prompts through AI models and assess outputs.
• Collaborate in QA to ensure tasks meet scientific rigor.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Critical thinking

Independent work

Education

BS or BA in Biology

Job description

At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to Mercor that collaborates with the world’s leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.

Organization: Mercor

Position: STEM Expert

Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles

Type: Hourly Contract

Compensation: $50–$60 / hour (based on experience)

Location: Remote

Duration: 1 month (subject to change)

Commitment: 10–40 hours / week

Role Responsibilities (Training support will be provided)

• Design and Optimize STEM-Based Prompts: Create detailed, scientifically rigorous prompts with multiple constraints and instructions in biology.
• Define and Document Evaluation Standards: Develop high-level expectations for correct responses in STEM contexts and create comprehensive rubrics for assessment.
• Conduct Model Testing and Grading: Run STEM prompts through AI models, assess preliminary outputs against established standards for accuracy and instructional quality.
• Support Benchmarking and Quality Assurance: Collaborate in QA review processes to ensure that tasks and rubrics meet scientific rigor and maintain consistency before integration into official benchmarks.

Requirements

• BS or BA in Biology
• Familiarity with undergraduate-level topics in Biology.
• Strong writing and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Application Process (Takes 20 min)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume (15 min)
• Submit form.