Biology Safety Specialist — Remote

TaskUs; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

TaskUs is hiring a Biology Specialist to review flagged scientific queries and apply precise labels to train automated safety filters. You will distinguish legitimate research from potential misuse, ensuring accurate case escalation to senior leads while maintaining thorough documentation.

The role requires a graduate-level life sciences degree (Master's/Ph.D.) and 1–3 years of lab or analytical experience, with strong English writing and remote collaboration across US locations.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level degree in microbiology, virology, molecular biology, immunology, synthetic biology, biosecurity
• 1–3 years lab, research, or analytical experience in a biological discipline or biosecurity setting
• Strong written English communication with ability to articulate scientific reasoning concisely in case logs

Responsibilities

• Review incoming flagged queries and classify benign vs dual-use risk
• Apply labels to cases to train automated safety classifiers
• Review literature and biosecurity guidelines to verify risk
• Document findings and escalate ambiguous high-risk cases
• Participate in calibration sessions to ensure labeling accuracy

Skills

Scientific literacy

Documentation

English communication

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Microbiology/Virology/Molecular Biology/Immunology/Synthetic Biology/Biosecurity

Tools

CRISPR workflows

DNA synthesis screening

Computational biology tools

Job description

TaskUs is hiring a Biology Specialist to review flagged scientific queries and apply precise labels to train automated safety filters. You will distinguish legitimate research from potential misuse, ensuring accurate case escalation to senior leads while maintaining thorough documentation.

The role requires a graduate-level life sciences degree (Master's/Ph.D.) and 1–3 years of lab or analytical experience, with strong English writing and remote collaboration across US locations.