Biology Specialist Remote Position

Mercor; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Biology PhD to collaborate with experts in a remote role. Responsibilities include solving real-world biology problems, curating research data, and maintaining high-quality outputs. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or PhD in Biology, excellent communication skills, and a strong publication record.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Biology from a top US university.
• Outstanding set of publications or professional experience.
• High attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts in Biology.
• Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.
• Review and curate data on various projects with AI labs.
• Work independently to support researchers with additional tasks.
• Ensure high-quality outputs through detailed evaluation and feedback.

Skills

Outstanding set of publications or professional experience

High attention to detail

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Excellent proficiency in English

Education

Master's or PhD in Biology

Job description

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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

$90.00/hr - $110.00/hr

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: Biology PhD

Type: Contract

Compensation: $90–$110/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts in Biology.
• Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.
• Review and curate data on various projects with AI labs.
• Work independently to support researchers with additional tasks.
• Ensure high-quality outputs through detailed evaluation and feedback.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Biology from a top US university.
• Outstanding set of publications or professional experience.
• High attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent proficiency in English.
• Based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.

Start Date

• November; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interview Process

• Complete a short interview to assess domain expertise.
• Complete a short interview with a Mercor team member.

Compensation & Legal

• Legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor.
• Paid out at the end of each week via 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]

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