Overview
Research Microbiologist | Up to $80/hr Remote
Base pay range: $60.00/hr - $80.00/hr
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: Biological Research Evaluator – Contract, Remote. Commitment: 10–20 hours weekly, with 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.
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.
Engagement details
Contract Type: Hourly contractor
Compensation: Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
Schedule: Adaptable workload, fully remote, and asynchronous
Location: Must be based in the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand
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📌 Research Microbiologist | Upto $80/Hr Remote
🏢 Mercor
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