Biology Expert (Masters/PhD) at Mercor

Biology Expert | $65–75/hr | Remote (US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand)

Mercor is seeking Biology Masters and PhD holders for a premier project with one of the world's top AI labs. Contribute your subject matter expertise to cutting-edge frontier large language models by crafting high-quality, challenging problems with real-world applicability.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Masters or PhD in Biology from a top US university
• Experience coding in Python or R for projects or research
• Field-specific experience in Ecology, Biochemistry, or Genetics
• High attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent proficiency in English
• Currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia

Key Responsibilities:

• Work asynchronously with highly qualified experts across your domain
• Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability
• 15-20 hours per week with potential for increased hours and extension
• Fully remote and asynchronous work

Role Details:

• Start Date: Late December (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
• Interview Process: Short interview to assess domain expertise
• Onboarding: Paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time including screening and training videos
• Payment: Weekly payouts via Stripe Connect as an hourly contractor

About Mercor:

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with distinguished investors including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.