Computational Biology Expert for AI Training

SaidGig; New York (NY); Remote; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SaidGig is seeking a researcher to apply computational biology and medicinal chemistry to train AI systems. The role focuses on analyzing complex biological datasets and providing domain-specific feedback to improve AI outputs in medicinal chemistry contexts.

You will develop problem sets and collaborate with experts to validate findings, while refining data-curation best practices for computational biology work.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD/PharmD/MSc) in computational biology, medicinal chemistry, bioinformatics or related field.
• Medicinal chemistry expertise with drug discovery or design experience.
• Strong analytical skills with biological datasets and literature.
• Experience applying computational methods to chemistry/biology problems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and annotate complex biological datasets for medicinal chemistry.
• Provide domain-specific feedback to improve AI systems in computational biology.
• Evaluate scientific content for accuracy, relevance, and clarity.
• Develop and review problem sets and scenarios based on real-world medicinal chemistry challenges.
• Collaborate asynchronously with experts to validate findings and share perspectives on deliverables.
• Refine data-curation methodologies and best practices for computational biology work.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communicate science clearly

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Experience with AI-driven projects

Data interpretation

Education

PhD

MSc

PharmD

Tools

Bioinformatics tools

Cheminformatics platforms

Data-analysis software

Job description

Apply computational biology and medicinal chemistry expertise to help train next-generation AI systems through rigorous scientific analysis, evaluation, and real-world technical input.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and annotate complex biological datasets for applications relevant to medicinal chemistry.
• Provide domain-specific feedback and insights that improve AI systems used in computational biology contexts.
• Evaluate scientific content for accuracy, relevance, and clarity, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
• Develop and review problem sets, case studies, and scenarios based on real-world medicinal chemistry challenges.
• Collaborate asynchronously with other experts to validate findings and share perspectives on project deliverables.
• Help refine data-curation methodologies and best practices for computational biology work.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree, PhD, PharmD, or MSc, in computational biology, medicinal chemistry, bioinformatics, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated medicinal chemistry expertise, including experience in drug discovery or design.
• Strong analytical skills and deep familiarity with biological datasets and scientific literature.
• Experience applying computational methods to chemistry or biology problems.
• Proficiency with relevant bioinformatics tools, cheminformatics platforms, or data-analysis software.
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to explain complex scientific concepts to varied audiences.
• Experience with cross-disciplinary or AI-driven scientific projects is a plus.

Work Terms

• Remote contract engagement.
• No prior AI experience is required.
• Scientific domain expertise is the primary requirement.

Compensation

$90 to $120 per hour.