Wet Lab & Computational Biology Expert - Remote

YO AI Labs; New York (NY); Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

YO AI Labs seeks a Life Sciences Research Scientist (PhD) to support AI training through wet lab and computational biology work. This contractor role is remote worldwide, focusing on designing experiments, evaluating AI outputs, and validating computational reasoning.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, perform molecular biology and data analyses, and ensure rigorous scientific documentation and interpretation. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• PhD required in life sciences or closely related discipline.
• Hands-on research experience in academic or industry labs.
• Professional proficiency in English (C1 or higher).

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

Genetics

Biochemistry

Genomics

Transcriptomics

Single-Cell Analysis

Bioinformatics

Computational Biology

Proteomics

Metabolomics

Epigenomics

Wet Lab Research and Experimental \n  

Scientific Data Analysis and \n  Inter

Research Documentation and Critical \n

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.