Biology Research Specialist - Fully Remote

Company Introduction Mercor 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 / Qualifications Must-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. This offer from "Mercor" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 74% flex score. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job