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Microbiologist | Upto $80 / hr Remote

MercorWorkFromHome, New Zealand

3 days ago

Job description

Join Mercor as a Microbiologist with a pay range of $60.00 / hr - $80.00 / hr.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercor is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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