AI Tutor, Biology Specialist (contract), Handshake AI

Handshake; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an AI Tutor specializing in Biology to enhance AI capabilities through expert review of biological data. This fully remote contract position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to the advancement of AI in life sciences. You will utilize proprietary software to ensure high-quality data curation and collaborate with technical teams to refine methodologies. If you have a passion for AI and scientific innovation, this role is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or related field required.
• Strong research, analytical, and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated biological content and provide expert feedback.
• Collaborate with teams to refine annotation tools for biological data.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Adaptability

Scientific Writing

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Passion for AI

Education

PhD in Biology or related field

Tools

Proprietary Software

Windows 10

macOS Big Sur 11.0

Job description

Everyone is welcome at Handshake. We know diverse teams build better products and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply.

Your impact

As an AI Tutor, Biology Specialist, you will play a key role in advancing AI capabilities by reviewing expert-annotated biological data using proprietary software. Your expertise in biology will directly contribute to the training of AI models, ensuring accuracy in biological concepts, terminology, and applications. This role requires analytical thinking, adaptability, and a passion for technological innovation in the life sciences.

This is a contract remote position with variable time commitments. The services to be provided by the Contractor under this agreement are supplementary and not integral to Handshake’s primary business operations. The Contractor’s services are distinct and separate from the core business activities of Handshake.

Your role

• Utilize proprietary software to evaluate AI-generated biological content and provide expert feedback.
• Ensure high-quality biological data curation to enhance AI model performance.
• Collaborate with technical teams to refine annotation tools and methodologies for biological data.
• Apply expertise in biology to assess AI-generated and human responses in various life science domains.
• Interpret, analyze, and review biological tasks based on evolving guidelines.

Your experience

• PhD in Biology or a related field (either in progress or completed within the last 10 years).
• Proficiency in both informal and professional scientific writing.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate complex biological information.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to make autonomous decisions based on limited data.
• Passion for AI, scientific innovation, and technology.

Bonus areas of expertise

• Research experience with published work in a reputable biological journal.
• Previous experience in AI-assisted education or tutoring.
• Teaching experience (professor, lecturer, or tutor in biology or related fields).
• Experience in technical writing, science communication, or professional scientific writing.

Additional Requirements

• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new skills and evolving requirements.
• Personal device must support Windows 10 or macOS Big Sur 11.0 or later.
• Reliable access to a smartphone.

Location & Work Expectations

• Fully remote position.
• No visa sponsorship available.
• Not hiring in Wyoming or Illinois at this time.

Compensation range

• $40/hr - $70/hr

For cash compensation, we set standard ranges for all U.S.-based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. In order to be compliant with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Handshake is the career platform for Gen Z. With a community of over 17 million students, alumni, employers, and career educators, Handshake’s network is where career advice and discovery turn into first, second, and third jobs. Nearly 1 million companies use Handshake to build their future workforce—from Fortune 500 to federal agencies, school districts to startups, healthcare systems to small businesses. Handshake is built for where you’re going, not where you’ve been.

When it comes to our workforce strategy, we’ve thought deeply about how work-life should look at Handshake. With our hybrid-work model, employees benefit from collaboration and shared team experiences three days per week in our vibrant offices, and enjoy the flexibility of remote work two days per week (unless noted in the specific job posting). Handshake is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York, London, and Berlin.