Life Sciences Research Scientist (Remote | $45–$90/hr)

Synthires; Greater London; Remote; GBP 47,000 - 93,000; Part time

Job summary

Synthires is seeking a Life Sciences Research Scientist (PhD) for a remote, worldwide engagement. You will design expert‑level life sciences problems, evaluate AI‑generated research outputs, and develop assessment rubrics grounded in primary literature across wet lab and computational biology.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in biology or related field, with hands‑on lab experience and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• PhD in biology or closely related life sciences field.
• Hands‑on research experience in an academic, institutional, or industry lab.
• Professional written and spoken English at C1 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Design expert‑level life sciences problems with clear, verifiable solutions.
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for scientific accuracy and depth of reasoning.
• Develop rubrics and reference answers based on primary literature.
• Apply expertise across genomics, proteomics, structural biology, drug discovery and systems biology.
• Assess experimental designs, computational pipelines, and interpretations for validity.
• Document reasoning clearly and incorporate feedback through iterative review.

Skills

English C1

Analytical thinking

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Biology or related field

Job description

Life Sciences Research Scientist (PhD): Wet Lab & Computational Biology

Position: Life Sciences Research Scientist (PhD): Wet Lab & Computational Biology

Type: Contractor

Compensation: $45–$90/hour

Location: Remote — Worldwide

About the Opportunity

Apply advanced life sciences research expertise to help train and evaluate next-generation AI systems. This role involves designing scientific challenges, assessing AI-generated research outputs, and developing evidence-based solutions across experimental and computational biology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design challenging, expert-level life sciences problems with clear, verifiable solutions.
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for scientific accuracy, rigor, and depth of reasoning.
• Develop assessment rubrics and reference answers grounded in primary literature and established methodologies.
• Apply expertise across genomics, proteomics, structural biology, drug discovery, systems biology, and related research areas.
• Assess experimental designs, computational pipelines, and scientific interpretations for validity.
• Document reasoning clearly and incorporate feedback through iterative review.

Required Qualifications

• Completed PhD in Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, or a closely related life sciences field.
• Hands‑on research experience in an academic, institutional, or industry laboratory.
• Professional written and spoken English proficiency at C1 level or higher.
• Strong scientific reasoning, analytical skills, and technical communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical wet‑lab experience with techniques such as PCR/qPCR, cell culture, sequencing library preparation, Western blotting, protein purification, LC-MS sample preparation, or CRISPR workflows.
• Postdoctoral, staff scientist, research faculty, or equivalent academic research experience.Peer‑reviewed publications, preferably as first or corresponding author.
• PhD from a leading research university.

Compensation

• $45–$90/hour.
• Contractor engagement with 50 openings.