Single-Cell Genomics Bioinformatics Benchmark Designer

Mercor; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor seeks a Bioinformatics & Computational Single-Cell Genomics Expert to craft graduate-level problems using real scientific workflows. You’ll design challenges that test multi-step analyses, plan experiments, and interpret complex results with cutting-edge software.

You’ll refine tasks through AI-model testing loops, ensuring high-quality, scalable problem sets and strong Python-based validators in a Linux environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM field (MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience)
• Proven proficiency with at least one of the listed scientific software libraries
• Strong Python skills — you'll be writing problem setups, oracle functions, and solution validators
• Ability to work independently and refine problem designs based on feedback
• Comfortable working in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes
• Available for at least 15–20 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Create problems that require skilled use of specialized scientific software.
• Test problems against state-of-the-art AI models, refining them to hit the target difficulty.
• Design challenges where strategic planning and multi-step workflows uncover hidden information.

Skills

Python programming

Independent work

Problem design

Analytical thinking

Education

MS/PhD in STEM

Tools

scanpy

scvelo

squidpy

gudhi

Job description

Mercor seeks a Bioinformatics & Computational Single-Cell Genomics Expert to craft graduate-level problems using real scientific workflows. You’ll design challenges that test multi-step analyses, plan experiments, and interpret complex results with cutting-edge software.

You’ll refine tasks through AI-model testing loops, ensuring high-quality, scalable problem sets and strong Python-based validators in a Linux environment.