Molecular Biologist - Fully Remote

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

Job summary

A leading AI research lab is seeking a Biological Research Evaluator for a remote contract position. Candidates are required to be current Ph.D. students or professionals in related fields with wet lab experience. The role focuses on evaluating AI models in biology and requires exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. This position offers flexible hours and competitive pay ranging from $60 to $80 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of wet lab experience.
• Familiarity with AI model evaluation in biological contexts preferred.
• Experience with scientific research protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI models' capabilities in biology.
• Identify ways to mitigate issues in research methodologies.
• Collaborate with AI labs to develop benchmarks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Ph.D. student or higher in relevant field

Tools

Research methods and protocols

Job description

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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

$60.00/hr - $80.00/hr

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: Biological Research Evaluator – Contract, Remote
• Commitment: 10–20 hours weekly, potential to scale to 40 hours
• Duration: Initial commitment of 1–2 months, with opportunities for extension
• Mission: Test AI models\' ability to understand and mitigate failures in biological research protocols.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the capabilities of AI models in the field of biology.
• Test models\' understanding of potential failures in biological research protocols.
• Identify ways to mitigate issues in biological research methodologies.
• Collaborate with AI labs to develop a state-of-the-art benchmark for model evaluation.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and contribute to AI model performance improvement.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• Current Ph.D. student or higher degree (e.g., Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Scientist) in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Immunology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of wet lab experience.
• Extensive familiarity with research methods/protocols.
• Exceptional attention to detail and rigorous problem-solving skills.
• Excel in both written and verbal communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in AI model evaluation in biological contexts.
• Familiarity with AI-generated content in scientific research.

Engagement Details

• Contract Type: Hourly contractor
• Compensation: Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
• Schedule: Flexible workload, fully remote, and asynchronous
• Location: Must be based in the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand

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.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Science, Research, and Quality Assurance
• Industries: Software Development

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mercor by 2x

Molecular Biologist | Upto $75/hr Remote

Cofounder of a climatech startup - Scientist/Engineer

Molecular Biologist | Upto $85/hr Remote

Molecular Biologist | Upto $80/hr Remote

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.