GenAI Biosecurity Expert

Alice; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Alice seeks a GenAI Biosecurity Expert to strengthen safety guardrails of Generative AI systems. You will combine deep biological science expertise with hands-on prompt research, red-teaming, and model pairing to identify dual-use risks and ensure biosafety standards.

Responsibilities include hands-on adversarial red-teaming, risk evaluation, and translating regulatory standards into actionable feedback for model safety.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Virology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or closely related field.
• Master’s degree plus 5+ years of relevant experience considered.
• Hands-on or research experience with biological risk assessment or biosafety practices.
• Experience with prompt engineering and AI safety concepts is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on red-teaming and risk evaluations to stress-test AI models for biological vulnerabilities.
• Translate regulatory standards and domain expertise into actionable feedback for model safety alignment.
• Monitor emerging biotechnology research and biosecurity governance to update safety benchmarks.
• Communicate complex scientific risks clearly to AI safety and alignment teams.

Skills

Adversarial prompt engineering

Biological risk assessment

Biosecurity governance

AI safety aptitude

Analytical rigor

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Molecular Biology or closely related field

Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience

Job description

As a GenAI Biosecurity Expert, you will play a critical role in evaluating and strengthening the safety guardrails of Generative AI systems. You will combine deep subject-matter expertise in the biological sciences with hands-on prompt research, red-teaming, and model pairing to identify dual-use risks, prevent the proliferation of biological threats, and ensure AI outputs adhere to strict biosecurity and biosafety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct hands-on adversarial red-teaming and risk evaluations to stress-test AI models against biological vulnerabilities, translating domain expertise and regulatory standards into actionable feedback for model safety alignment.

Stay current on emerging biotechnology research, biological threat vectors, and biosecurity governance to continually update safety benchmarks.

Requirements

Requirements

• Location: Must be located in and authorized to work within the United States (excluding Illinois and Texas).
• Education: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Virology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or a closely related biological field (Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience considered).
• Subject-Matter Expertise: Demonstrated hands-on or research experience with biological risk assessment, biosafety practices, or biosecurity governance.
• AI Safety Aptitude: Strong enthusiasm and comfort with hands-on prompt engineering, red-teaming, and evaluating LLM outputs.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent scientific rigor, attention to detail, and ability to distinguish safe educational context from actionable dual-use risk.
• Communication: Ability to articulate complex scientific risks clearly to technical AI safety and alignment teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of AI prompt engineering concepts and practices, including adversarial prompt writing
• Familiarity with current frontier AI safety benchmarks, evaluation frameworks, and ethical guidelines for GenAI.
• Expertise in one or more of the following biological risk areas:
• Pathogen Analysis & Viromics: Deep understanding of high-consequence pathogens (e.g., Ebola, Smallpox, Influenza) and host-pathogen interactions.
• Dual-Use Biotech & Genetic Modification: Hands-on or theoretical familiarity with CRISPR, synthetic biology, gene editing hazards, and gain-of-function research.
• Toxin Research & Biomanufacturing: Practical knowledge of DNA/RNA synthesis screening protocols, toxin research, and bioreactor scale-up risks.

The salary range for this role in the US is $150K - $178K - Range may vary based on experience. Salary at the time of offer will be commensurate with experience.

About the Position

As a GenAI Biosecurity Expert, you will play a critical role in evaluating and strengthening the safety guardrails of Generative AI systems. You will combine deep subject-matter expertise in the biological sciences with hands-on prompt research, red-teaming, and model pairing to identify dual-use risks, prevent the proliferation of biological threats, and ensure AI outputs adhere to strict biosecurity and biosafety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct hands-on adversarial red-team and risk evaluations to stress-test AI models against biological vulnerabilities, translating domain expertise and regulatory standards into actionable feedback for model safety alignment.

Stay current on emerging biotechnology research, biological threat vectors, and biosecurity governance to continually update safety benchmarks.

Requirements

Requirements

• Location: Must be located in and authorized to work within the United States (excluding Illinois and Texas).
• Education: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Virology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or a closely related biological field (Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience considered).
• Subject-Matter Expertise: Demonstrated hands-on or research experience with biological risk assessment, biosafety practices, or biosecurity governance.
• AI Safety Aptitude: Strong enthusiasm and comfort with hands-on prompt engineering, red-teaming, and evaluating LLM outputs.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent scientific rigor, attention to detail, and ability to distinguish safe educational context from actionable dual-use risk.
• Communication: Ability to articulate complex scientific risks clearly to technical AI safety and alignment teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of AI prompt engineering concepts and practices, including adversarial prompt writing
• Familiarity with current frontier AI safety benchmarks, evaluation frameworks, and ethical guidelines for GenAI.
• Expertise in one or more of the following biological risk areas:
• Pathogen Analysis & Viromics: Deep understanding of high-consequence pathogens (e.g., Ebola, Smallpox, Influenza) and host-pathogen interactions.
• Dual-Use Biotech & Genetic Modification: Hands-on or theoretical familiarity with CRISPR, synthetic biology, gene editing hazards, and gain-of-function research.
• Toxin Research & Biomanufacturing: Practical knowledge of DNA/RNA synthesis screening protocols, toxin research, and bioreactor scale-up risks.

The salary range for this role in the US is $150K - $178K - Range may vary based on experience. Salary at the time of offer will be commensurate with experience.