Remote Biology Researcher

Aston Carter; United States; Remote; USD 88,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA benefits

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aston Carter seeks a science-focused contractor to review AI-generated life-sciences prompts for accuracy and clarity. You will annotate outputs, rank results, and craft expert-level answers for model training.

You will design realistic tasks, run experiments, and provide corrective guidance while adhering to precise written instructions in a remote 12-week engagement.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Biology or related field with 3 years hands-on experience in drug discovery, computational or experimental biology.
• Strong written communication skills; ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely.
• Remote, self-directed work environment with quick ramp on unfamiliar material.
• Hands-on contributor, not purely managerial, with attention to instruction and revision cycles.
• Able to orient quickly in large data packages (100MB to 30GB) and build a deep working picture.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy and clarity.
• Annotate and rank model outputs to guide AI training and improvement.
• Write clear, expert-level answers to scientific questions for training examples.
• Flag errors, misconceptions, or ambiguous outputs with corrective guidance.
• Design, propose, and build realistic tasks with prompts, inputs, and rubrics.
• Run tasks against AI models and iterate based on expert feedback.
• Follow detailed written instructions and document/upload as required.
• Maintain consistent quality and throughput during the sprint engagement.

Skills

Biology

Oncology

Drug discovery

Computational biology

Experimental biology

Artificial intelligence

Data entry

Biochemistry

Research & development

Molecular biology

Data analysis

Chemistry

Cell biology

Education

Master's or PhD in Biology or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Claude

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

Description

• Review and evaluate AI-generated responses to life-sciences prompts for scientific accuracy, clarity, and appropriateness.
• Annotate and rank model outputs to guide AI training and improvement.
• Write clear, expert-level answers to scientific questions that serve as model training examples.
• Flag errors, misconceptions, or ambiguous outputs and provide corrective guidance.
• Propose, design, and build realistic tasks drawn from your own research --- including the scenario and prompt, realistic supporting input files, and a detailed rubric for grading AI performance.
• Run your tasks against AI models and iterate based on expert reviewer feedback.
• Follow detailed written instructions precisely, including document and upload format requirements.
• Maintain consistent quality and throughput throughout the sprint engagement.

Skills

Biology, Oncology, drug discovery, computational biology, experimental biology, artificial intelligence, data entry, Biochemistry, Research & development, Molecular biology, Data analysis, Chemistry, Cell biology

Top Skills Details

Biology,Oncology,drug discovery,computational biology,experimental biology,artificial intelligence,data entry

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Master's or PhD (or current PhD candidate) in Biology or a directly related field, with 3 years of hands-on experience in drug discovery, computational biology/bioinformatics, or experimental biology.

• Strong written communication skills; ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote, self-directed environment.
• Can ramp quickly on unfamiliar work when provided written material or instructions.
• Hands-on practitioner: you currently do (or recently did) this work at a detailed, individual-contributor level --- not solely in a managerial capacity.
• Careful reader of written instructions; receptive to feedback and revision cycles.
• Can orient in a company data package of 100MB to 30GB and build an accurate, deep working picture of it quickly, especially when the science sits partly or wholly outside your own specialization.
• Baseline tech literacy: comfortable with cloud file tools (e.g., Google Workspace), managing browser profiles, downloading and installing desktop apps (e.g., Claude), and everyday file handling (e.g., converting between Excel and Google Sheets, zipping files for sharing).
• Available to commit 30--40 hours per week for the full 12-week engagement.
• A general understanding of LLM use and the AI landscape. You've used LLMs (like ChatGPT or Claude) in life sciences professional work, and have judgment to tell a well-reasoned answer from a plausible-sounding but incorrect one.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Remote, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $75.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan -- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.