Research Biologist | Upto $85/hr Remote

Company IntroductionMercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Role Overview

• Position: Biology Professional – Independent Contractor, Remote
• Commitment: 10–20 hours/week (potential to extend to 40 hours/week)
• Duration: 1–2 months
• Join an exciting collaboration with a top AI research lab. Contribute to developing AI systems for life sciences and biomedical research.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Biology outputs produced by AI systems for quality, accuracy, and alignment with scientific objectives.
• Create challenging problems in Biology to stress-test AI reasoning and analysis.
• Contribute to data generation and evaluation processes for the next generation of large language models.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance model outputs in life sciences.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Requirements / QualificationsMust-Have Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or a directly related field from a top university
• 2+ years of academic or professional experience
• High attention to detail and exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent proficiency in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree completed in the U.S., UK, Canada, or Europe

Engagement Details

• Competitive hourly rate of $65–85 USD/hr
• Weekly bonus incentives ranging from $20–100/hr
• Independent contractor
• Fully remote and asynchronous — flexible working hours
• Daily payment via Stripe Connect
• Start Date: August (ongoing with rolling applications)
• Currently accepting applicants from the U.S., UK, and Canada

Application Process (Takes 20-30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form
• Work trial: A paid, 3-hour assessment evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver biology-specific output

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.