Talent.com
Microbiology Research Scientist | Up to $80 / hr Remote

Microbiology Research Scientist | Up to $80 / hr Remote

MercorWorkFromHome, Northland, New Zealand
1 day ago
Job description

Microbiology Research Scientist | Up to $80 / hr Remote

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

This range is provided by Mercor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$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
  • 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 :
  • For any help or support, reach out to :
  • PS : Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

    #J-18808-Ljbffr

    Create a job alert for this search

    Research Scientist • WorkFromHome, Northland, New Zealand

    Related jobs
    • Promoted
    Research Scientist - LLM Foundation Models

    Research Scientist - LLM Foundation Models

    BinanceWorkFromHome, Northland, New Zealand
    Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by over 280 million people in 100+ countrie...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Product Manager, Platform

    Senior Product Manager, Platform

    SmarterDxWorkFromHome, Northland, New Zealand
    SmarterDx, a Smarter Technologies company, builds clinical AI that is transforming how hospitals translate care into payment. Founded by physicians in 2020, our platform connects clinical context wi...Show moreLast updated: 15 days ago
    • Promoted
    Real Estate Agent

    Real Estate Agent

    REAP RecruitmentFar North, Northland, New Zealand
    Barfoot & Thompson are now looking for New & Experienced Real Estate Salespeople for their Kerikeri Office.Uncapped Income, Create Financial FreedomBarfoot & Thompson are seeking new and existing ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Research Microbiologist | Upto $80 / hr Remote

    Research Microbiologist | Upto $80 / hr Remote

    MercorWorkFromHome, Northland, New Zealand
    Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs.Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include. Position : AI Model Evaluator – Contractor, Remote.Commitment : ...Show moreLast updated: 18 days ago
    • Promoted
    Biology Specialist Fully Remote

    Biology Specialist Fully Remote

    MercorWorkFromHome, Northland, New Zealand
    Biology Specialist Fully Remote.Be among the first 25 applicants (1 day ago).This range is provided by Mercor.Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter ...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Engineering Director - AI Platform (ANZ Remote)

    Engineering Director - AI Platform (ANZ Remote)

    CanvaWorkFromHome, Northland, New Zealand
    Engineering Director - AI Platform (ANZ Remote).Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.Hey, g'day, mabuhay, kia ora, 你好, hallo, vítejte! Thanks for stopping by.We know job huntin...Show moreLast updated: 16 days ago
    • Promoted
    Country Manager - New Zealand

    Country Manager - New Zealand

    Twinkl LimitedWorkFromHome, Northland, New Zealand
    The following content displays a map of the jobs location - New Zealand.We're searching for a dynamic Country Manager with a strong educational background who can position Twinkl as the leading exp...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Postdoctoral Research Scientist

    Postdoctoral Research Scientist

    DataAnnotationWorkFromHome, Northland, New Zealand
    We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join our team to train AI models.You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the ...Show moreLast updated: 28 days ago
    • Promoted
    Biology Specialist | $80 / hr Remote

    Biology Specialist | $80 / hr Remote

    Crossing HurdlesWorkFromHome, Northland, New Zealand
    Biology Specialist | $80 / hr Remote.Crossing Hurdles is a recruitment firm.We refer top candidates to our partners working with the world’s leading AI research labs to help build and train cutting-e...Show moreLast updated: 16 days ago
    • Promoted
    Recommendation System, Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer

    Recommendation System, Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer

    BinanceWorkFromHome, Northland, New Zealand
    Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by over 280 million people in 100+ countrie...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Division CFO, Trilogy (Remote) - $400,000 / year USD

    Division CFO, Trilogy (Remote) - $400,000 / year USD

    TrilogyWorkFromHome, Northland, New Zealand
    Division CFO, Trilogy (Remote) – $400,000 / year USD.You're a seasoned professional from PE, IB, or Big 4 M&A, now prepared to transition from watching to driving action. Your deep financial expertise...Show moreLast updated: 20 days ago
    • Promoted
    Engineering Senior Software Engineer New Zealand (Remote) FullTime

    Engineering Senior Software Engineer New Zealand (Remote) FullTime

    Leonardo Interactive PtyWorkFromHome, Northland, New Zealand
    Join the Revolution at Leonardo.Ai is an Australian tech startup.Our mission is to unleash the world's creativity with its groundbreaking AI-powered platform. We're seeking highly skilled Senior Sof...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Biology Expert

    Biology Expert

    DataAnnotationWorkFromHome, Northland, New Zealand
    We are looking for a Biology Expert to join our team to train AI models.You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of each m...Show moreLast updated: 28 days ago
    • Promoted
    Vice President of Product Engineering, 2 Hour Learning (Remote) - $400,000 / year USD

    Vice President of Product Engineering, 2 Hour Learning (Remote) - $400,000 / year USD

    TrilogyWorkFromHome, Northland, New Zealand
    Vice President of Product Engineering.Ready to architect the future of education? 2 Hour Learning seeks a visionary technical leader to spearhead our revolutionary AI‑driven learning platform.We’re...Show moreLast updated: 9 days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior Machine Learning Research Scientist - Research Engineer

    Senior Machine Learning Research Scientist - Research Engineer

    SmarterDxWorkFromHome, Northland, New Zealand
    Senior Machine Learning Research Scientist - Research Engineer.As a Senior Machine Learning Research Scientist, you will lead groundbreaking ML research and development at SmarterDx, collaborating ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Biologist | $80 / hr Remote

    Biologist | $80 / hr Remote

    Crossing HurdlesWorkFromHome, Northland, New Zealand
    Be among the first 25 applicants.Founder | Recruitment Consultant | Helping Companies Hire Better | Ex-Career Coach | Ex-Snapdeal, HP, NITI Aayog, Gartner, CBSE. Crossing Hurdles is a recruitment fi...Show moreLast updated: 16 days ago
    • Promoted
    Real Estate Agent (Northland)

    Real Estate Agent (Northland)

    REAP RecruitmentFar North, Northland, New Zealand
    Opportunities for Existing & New Real Estate Salespeople | Multiple Offices & Brands | Apply Today to See Them AllREAP Recruitment specialise in (and are the largest advertiser of) recruitment oppo...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

    Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

    Health New Zealand - Te Whatu OraWhangarei, Northland, New Zealand
    Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand.Fixed Term full-time position until December 2026.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed t...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago