Research Biologist | Upto $60/hr Remote

Mercor
Contract
Human Resources
Canada
Hiring from: Canada
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 Subject Matter Expert – Contract, Remote
  • Commitment: 15-20 hours per week, potential to extend up to 40+ hours
  • Duration: Minimum of 1-2 months
  • Contribute expertise to a project involving state-of-the-art large language models. Help create high-quality data to inform AI innovation by curating difficult problems in your domain.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content in Biology.
  • Review complex scientific content to ensure alignment with Biology principles.
  • Provide detailed feedback to AI research teams to improve model outputs.
  • Develop and implement evaluation rubrics for AI-generated Biology tasks.
  • Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency in training data.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Pursuing/holding a Biology-related PhD / Master’s from a leading US or Canadian university.
  • OR Worked full-time in a Biology-related domain in US or Canada for >1 year.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent proficiency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with AI model training and evaluation.
  • Familiarity with large language models.

Engagement Details

  • Contract Type: Hourly Contractor
  • Compensation: Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
  • Schedule: 15-20 hours per week, potential to extend up to 40+ hours
  • Duration: Minimum of 1-2 months
  • Location: Fully remote and asynchronous
  • Eligibility: Applicants must be from the US or Canada

Application Process (Takes 20-30 mins to complete)

  • 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: [email protected]

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

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