Clinical Research Scientist | $90/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; Ciudad de México; Remote; MXN 1,155,000 - 2,310,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Contract-Clinical, Microbiome & Translational Research Scientist to design complex microbiome/metagenomics problems and evaluate AI outputs for scientific depth. The role requires a PhD and hands-on lab experience, with strong English communication and Python/R skills.

This remote, part-time engagement asks for 10–40 hours per week, including development of literature-grounded rubrics and clear explanations for validation by other experts.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field is required.
• Hands-on research experience in an academic or industry lab.
• Professional written and spoken English proficiency (C1+).
• Experience with microbiome analysis tools (QIIME2, Kraken2, MetaPhlAn).
• Programming skills in Python and/or R; familiarity with workflow tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and write challenging scientific problems in microbiome/metagenomics with verifiable solutions.
• Review and evaluate AI model outputs for scientific accuracy and depth of reasoning.
• Develop rubrics and reference answers grounded in primary literature.
• Apply domain expertise in metagenomics, biomarker discovery, and precision medicine.
• Provide clear written explanations of reasoning for validation by experts.
• Meet quality standards through iterative feedback and peer review.

Skills

Hands-on research

English communication

Critical thinking

Literature review

Education

PhD in Microbiology/ Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology/ Biomedical Sciences/ Immunology/ Epidemiology

Tools

QIIME2

Kraken2

MetaPhlAn

Job description

Position: Clinical, Microbiome & Translational Research Scientist

Type: Contract

Compensation: $45 - $90/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week

Role Responsibilities

• Design and write challenging scientific problems in microbiome/metagenomics and related life sciences with verifiable solutions.
• Review and evaluate AI model outputs for scientific accuracy and depth of reasoning.
• Develop detailed rubrics and reference answers grounded in primary literature.
• Apply domain expertise in areas such as metagenomics, biomarker discovery, and precision medicine.
• Provide clear written explanations of reasoning for validation by other experts.
• Meet quality standards through iterative feedback and peer review.

Requirements

• PhD in Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Immunology, Epidemiology, or a related field.
• Hands-on research experience in an academic or industry lab.
• Professional written and spoken English proficiency (C1 or higher).
• Experience with microbiome tools like QIIME2, Kraken2, and MetaPhlAn.
• Programming skills in Python and/or R, and familiarity with workflow tools.