Research Biologist | Upto $60/hr Remote

Mercor; India; Remote; INR 6,117,229 - 7,340,675; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI research firm is seeking a Research Biologist for a contract role. Responsibilities include designing STEM-based prompts and evaluating AI models. Candidates should hold a BS or BA in a relevant field and possess strong writing and critical thinking skills. This part-time, remote position requires a commitment of 20 hours per week for one month, offering a pay range of $50-$60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with undergraduate-level biology, physics, chemistry topics.
• 2+ years of experience in teaching, research, or applied STEM discipline field.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed prompts with multiple constraints and scientific instructions.
• Establish high-level expectations for correct responses in STEM contexts.
• Run prompts through models and assess preliminary outputs.

Skills

Writing skills

Critical thinking

Ability to work independently

Education

BS or BA in Biology, Physics, or Chemistry

Job description

Overview

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Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $60.00/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: STEM Expert – Contract, Remote
• Commitment: 20 hours per week, Duration: 1 month
• Develop and refine high-quality reasoning questions to evaluate AI models. Ensure accuracy and instructional quality in biology, physics, and chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Design and Optimize STEM-Based Prompts: Create detailed prompts with multiple constraints and scientific instructions.
• Define and Document Evaluation Standards: Establish high-level expectations for correct responses in STEM contexts and develop a comprehensive rubric.
• Conduct Model Testing and Grading: Run prompts through models and assess preliminary outputs against expectations.
• Support Benchmarking and Quality Assurance: Collaborate in QA review processes to ensure prompt tasks and rubrics meet scientific rigor, maintaining consistency and reliability before integration into official benchmarks.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• BS or BA in Biology, Physics, or Chemistry
• Familiarity with undergraduate-level biology, physics, chemistry topics
• Strong writing and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in teaching, research, or applied STEM discipline field

Engagement Details

• Remote and asynchronous role
• 20 hours per week commitment
• Duration: 1 month
• Structured project environment with clear goals and tools

Application Process

• Complete an AI-led interview, this should take around 15 minutes
• Complete a 45-minute written assessment that will guide you through writing rubrics
• If selected, you will be invited to work on the project

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 Education
• Industries: Software Development

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