Research Biologist | Upto $85/hr Remote

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

Job summary

A leading AI research collaboration firm is seeking a Biology Professional as an independent contractor. This fully remote role involves evaluating AI-produced Biology outputs, creating challenging problems, and collaborating with research teams. A PhD in Biology and relevant experience is required. Competitive pay of $65–85 per hour offered, along with weekly bonuses. Flexible working hours and daily payments available.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Weekly bonus incentives

Flexible working hours

Daily payment via Stripe Connect

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or a directly related field from a top university.
• 2+ years of academic or professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Biology outputs produced by AI systems for quality.
• Create challenging problems in Biology to stress-test AI.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance model outputs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Proficiency in English

Education

PhD in Biology or related field

Undergraduate degree in U.S., UK, Canada, or Europe

Job description

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Base pay range

$65.00/hr - $85.00/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: 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 for life sciences and biomedical research.

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 for the next generation of large language models.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance model outputs in life sciences.
• 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 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
• Fully remote and asynchronous — flexible working hours
• Daily payment via Stripe Connect
• Start Date: August (ongoing with rolling applications)
• Currently accepting applicants from the U.S., UK, and Canada

Application Process

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form
• 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

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

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