Microbiologist | Remote $80/hr Max

Mercor


Date: 2 days ago
City: Remote, Remote
Contract type: Part time
Remote
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: AI Model Evaluator – Contractor, Remote
  • Commitment: 10–20 hours weekly, potential to scale to 40 hours
  • Duration: Initial commitment of 1–2 months, with opportunities for extension
  • Mission: Evaluate AI models in biology to identify and mitigate potential failures in research protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate the accuracy of AI-generated content in biological research protocols.
  • Identify potential failure modes in biological research and suggest mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance model outputs in the field of biology.
  • Develop evaluation rubrics for assessing AI models' understanding of biological research methodologies.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Current Ph.D. student or higher degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Immunology, or related field
  • 2+ years of wet lab experience
  • Extensive familiarity with research methods/protocols
  • Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in AI model evaluation in scientific domains
  • Background in biological research methodologies

Engagement Details

  • Contract Type: Hourly Contractor
  • Compensation: Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
  • Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous
  • Location: Must be based in the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand

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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