Computational Bioinformatics Scientist

About The Job

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.

Position

Bioinformatics Researcher (Contract, Remote, 1–2 months, 10–20 hours / week).

Base Pay Range

$60.00 / hr – $90.00 / hr.

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI model capabilities in bioinformatics to design and execute complex workflows.
• Develop benchmarks using real-world, published scientific data to test model performance.
• Collaborate with AI labs to ensure rigorous scientific reasoning and tool proficiency.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project goals and deadlinesli>
• Improve model outputs by providing structured feedback and enhancing training data quality.

Qualifications (Must-Have)

Interview Process

Compensation & Legal

Application Process (20–30 minutes)

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Eligibility & EEO

Mercor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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