Molecular Biologist - Fully Remote

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Engagement Details • Contract Type: Hourly contractor • Compensation: Paid weekly via Stripe Connect • Schedule: Flexible workload, fully remote, and asynchronous • Location: Must be based in the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand Application Process • Upload resume • AI interview based on your resume • Submit form 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.

Base pay range $60.00/hr - $80.00/hr 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: Biological Research Evaluator – Contract, Remote • Commitment: 10–20 hours weekly, potential to scale to 40 hours • Duration: Initial commitment of 1–2 months, with opportunities for extension • Mission: Test AI models' ability to understand and mitigate failures in biological research protocols.

Responsibilities • Evaluate the capabilities of AI models in the field of biology. • Test models' understanding of potential failures in biological research protocols. • Identify ways to mitigate issues in biological research methodologies. • Collaborate with AI labs to develop a state-of-the-art benchmark for model evaluation. • Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and contribute to AI model performance improvement.

Requirements / Qualifications Must-Have Qualifications • Current Ph.D. student or higher degree (e.g., Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Scientist) in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Immunology, or a related field. • 2+ years of wet lab experience. • Extensive familiarity with research methods/protocols. • Exceptional attention to detail and rigorous problem-solving skills. • Excel in both written and verbal communication.

Preferred Qualifications • Experience in AI model evaluation in biological contexts. • Familiarity with AI-generated content in scientific research. Seniority level • Internship Employment type • Contract Job function • Science, Research, and Quality Assurance Industries • Software Development