Research Biologist

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: Biology PhD Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $80–$150/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate the technical quality and scientific reasoning across biology, chemistry, and translational research domains.
• Review research outputs in discovery and applied science workflows.
• Provide structured feedback to improve scientific rigor and research outputs.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure consistency and relevance in datasets.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and enhance AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Computational Biology, Translational Science, or related fields.
• Meaningful publication history in peer-reviewed research.
• 2+ years of industry experience in biotech, pharma, or related R&D settings.
• Strong critical thinking and scientific communication skills.

Preferred

• 4+ years of industry experience.
• Based in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, or Europe.

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
• 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.