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Biology Labeling Expert at Mercor
posted 11 months agoBiology Labeling Expert | $20–30/hr | Remote in India | Part-Time (20 hrs/week)
Mercor is seeking PhD holders, doctoral candidates, and outstanding Master's graduates in biology and related disciplines to join a high-impact AI research initiative in partnership with a leading artificial intelligence lab.
Key Domains
We welcome applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Molecular & Cellular Biology: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Genomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics
- Organismal & Evolutionary Biology: Evolutionary Biology, Developmental Biology, Ecology, Microbiology, Virology, Botany, Zoology
- Biomedical & Applied Life Sciences: Immunology, Neurobiology, Physiology, Biotechnology, Systems Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology
- Interdisciplinary Biological Sciences: Biophysics, Structural Biology, Synthetic Biology, Environmental Biology
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate scientific correctness, conceptual rigor, and depth of LLM-generated responses across biology and biomedical domains
- Review outputs involving experimental design, data interpretation, and theoretical frameworks in biological sciences
- Identify factual inaccuracies, reasoning errors, and conceptual misunderstandings in model outputs
- Benchmark model performance on advanced biological and interdisciplinary research problems
- Work independently and asynchronously using proprietary evaluation tools
Requirements
- PhD (candidate/recipient) or Master's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field
- Strong command of graduate-level biological concepts, experimental reasoning, and data interpretation
- Excellent written communication and analytical abilities
- Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous setting
Role Details
- Part-time position (20 hours per week)
- Remote and asynchronous work environment
- Flexible schedule to accommodate global contributors
Compensation
- Contractor position via Mercor
- $20–$30/hour, depending on expertise and domain depth
- Weekly payments through Stripe Connect
About Mercor
Mercor is a San Francisco-based company connecting top professionals with leading AI initiatives. Investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.