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Biological Engineer

MercorWorkFromHome, Otago, New Zealand

2 days ago

Job description

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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 : Biological Research Evaluator – Contract, Remote
Commitment : 10–20 hours weekly, potential to scale to 40 hours
Duration : Initial commitment of 1–2 months, with opportunities for extension
Mission : Test AI models\' ability to understand and mitigate failures in biological research protocols.

Responsibilities

Evaluate the capabilities of AI models in the field of biology.

Test models\' understanding of potential failures in biological research protocols.

Identify ways to mitigate issues in biological research methodologies.

Collaborate with AI labs to develop a state-of-the-art benchmark for model evaluation.

Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and contribute to AI model performance improvement.

Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

Current Ph.D. student or higher degree (e.g., Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Scientist) in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Immunology, or a related field.

2+ years of wet lab experience.

Extensive familiarity with research methods / protocols.

Exceptional attention to detail and rigorous problem-solving skills.

Excel in both written and verbal communication.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in AI model evaluation in biological contexts.

Familiarity with AI-generated content in scientific research.

Engagement Details

Contract Type : Hourly contractor

Compensation : Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

Schedule : Flexible workload, fully remote, and asynchronous

Location : Must be based in the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand

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Seniority level

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Employment type

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Job function

Science, Research, and Quality Assurance

Industries

Software Development

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