Life Sciences Research Scientist - Remote

YO AI Labs; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking a Life Sciences Research Scientist (PhD) for a remote, worldwide engagement. You will contribute to AI training by designing scientific problems, evaluating AI-generated outputs, and validating both experimental and computational reasoning.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in life sciences, have hands-on experience in wet lab and computational workflows, and demonstrate strong English communication for cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD in life sciences or closely related discipline.
• Hands-on research in an academic or industry lab.
• Professional English proficiency (C1+).

Responsibilities

• Develop challenging scientific problems and reference solutions.
• Evaluate AI outputs for scientific accuracy and rigor.
• Create assessment rubrics based on established research methods.
• Validate experimental designs and computational workflows.
• Provide clear scientific explanations and participate in peer reviews.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Genomics

Bioinformatics

Proteomics

Wet Lab

Data Analysis

Scientific Writing

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Job description

Life Sciences Research Scientist (PhD): Wet Lab & Computational Biology

Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote - Worldwide

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced life sciences researchers to support an AI training project by developing scientific problems, evaluating AI-generated outputs, and validating experimental and computational reasoning.

Required Skills

• Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Biochemistry
• Genomics, Transcriptomics, and Single-Cell Analysis
• Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
• Proteomics, Metabolomics, and Epigenomics
• Wet Lab Research and Experimental Design
• Scientific Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Research Documentation and Critical Thinking

Responsibilities

• Develop challenging scientific problems and reference solutions.
• Evaluate AI outputs for scientific accuracy and rigor.
• Create assessment rubrics based on established research methods.
• Validate experimental designs and computational workflows.
• Provide clear scientific explanations and participate in peer reviews.

Qualifications

• Completed PhD in a life sciences field or a closely related discipline.
• Hands-on research experience in an academic or industry laboratory.
• Professional written and spoken English proficiency (C1 or higher).

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical wet lab experience, including PCR, cell culture, sequencing, or protein analysis.
• Postdoctoral or advanced academic research experience.
• Peer-reviewed scientific publications.
• PhD from a leading research university.