Microbiologist - Remote

YO IT Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

YO IT Consulting is seeking a Microbiologist for a fully remote contract position in the United States. You will investigate microbial systems, assess antibiotic impacts, and document findings to support AI training data, ensuring rigorous scientific practices for AI-driven biology projects.

You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, contribute to disease-related microbiology studies, and maintain precise records for reproducibility in a digital-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of bacterial, fungal, and algal systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in investigating microbial structure and physiology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to document processes and findings clearly for integration into AI systems.
• Comfort working independently in a fully remote, digital-first environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze development, morphology, and behavior of microscopic organisms including bacteria, fungi, and algae.
• Contribute to the study of relationships between microorganisms and disease, supporting medical microbiology projects.
• Assess the impact of antibiotics and other agents on microbial populations for AI model accuracy.
• Document experimental findings and processes for clarity in AI training data.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure scientific rigor and data integrity in AI development.
• Provide written and verbal expertise on microbiological phenomena and their relevance to real-world and computational contexts.
• Utilize rubrics and evaluation criteria to assess data quality and support AI training workflows.

Skills

Microbiology

Biology

Experimentation

Data analysis

Technical writing

Remote collaboration

AI integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

Microscopy

PCR

Cell culture

Job description

Job Description

• Investigate and analyze the development, morphology, and behavior of microscopic organisms including bacteria, fungi, and algae.
• Contribute to the study of the relationship between microorganisms and disease, supporting projects involving medical microbiology.
• Assess the impact of antibiotics and other agents on microbial populations, providing insights for AI model accuracy.
• Document experimental findings and processes with a focus on clarity for AI training data.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure scientific rigor and data integrity in AI development.
• Provide written and verbal expertise on microbiological phenomena and their relevance to real-world and computational contexts.
• Utilize rubrics and established evaluation criteria to assess data quality and support AI training workflows.

Role Title: Microbiologist

Role Type: Contract

Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze the development, morphology, and behavior of microscopic organisms including bacteria, fungi, and algae.
• Contribute to the study of the relationship between microorganisms and disease, supporting projects involving medical microbiology.
• Assess the impact of antibiotics and other agents on microbial populations, providing insights for AI model accuracy.
• Document experimental findings and processes with a focus on clarity for AI training data.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure scientific rigor and data integrity in AI development.
• Provide written and verbal expertise on microbiological phenomena and their relevance to real-world and computational contexts.
• Utilize rubrics and established evaluation criteria to assess data quality and support AI training workflows.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of bacterial, fungal, and algal systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in investigating microbial structure and physiology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to document processes and findings clearly for integration into AI systems.
• Comfort working independently in a fully remote, digital-first environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience developing or applying rubrics in scientific or educational contexts.
• Experience with AI, machine learning, or annotation projects related to biology or microbiology.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant field.