Isolating Pathogens Specialist - Freelance AI Trainer Project

Meridial; United States; On-site; USD 8,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to contribute to innovative AI projects

Job summary

Meridial is seeking an Isolating Pathogens Specialist – AI Trainer, focusing on training AI in medical microbiology through real‑world lab scenarios. This remote contract position requires a PhD or equivalent in microbiology and hands-on experience with pathogen isolation.

The ideal candidate will possess metacognitive communication skills and can suggest improvements during model training. Pay ranges from $8 to $65 per hour based on experience and location. Company-sponsored benefits do not apply.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in microbiology, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology required.
• Experience with pathogen isolation in clinical or research settings.
• Knowledge of biosafety levels and aseptic techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Train AI models on real-world lab scenarios with various pathogens.
• Verify accuracy and soundness of model responses.
• Document contamination controls and suggest improvements.

Skills

Pathogen isolation

Metacognitive communication

Aseptic techniques

Education

PhD or equivalent degree in microbiology or related field

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a specialist in pathogen isolation to train large‑scale language models in medical microbiology. Your expertise will help build AI capable of supporting diagnostics, education, and research worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Expose models to real‑world lab scenarios involving bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic pathogens.
• Verify factual accuracy and logical soundness of model responses.
• Document failure modes and contamination controls.
• Suggest improvements to prompt engineering and evaluation metrics.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent advanced degree in microbiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or related life‑science field.
• Peer‑reviewed publications and hands‑on experience with pathogen isolation in clinical, research, or public health laboratories.
• Knowledge of biosafety levels (BSL‑1 to BSL‑4) and aseptic techniques.
• Strong metacognitive communication skills and ability to “show your work.”

Pay & Employment

Job title: Isolating Pathogens Specialist – AI Trainer
Employment type: Contract
Workplace type: Remote
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior Level
Pay range: $8–$65 per hour, based on experience, expertise, and geographic location.

Contractors are required to supply a secure computer and high‑speed Internet. Company‑sponsored benefits such as health insurance and PTO do not apply.