Life Science Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $70/hr Part-time

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 Expert (PhD) — AI Safety
Type: Contract
Compensation: $65–$70/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities

- Write expert-level prompts across specialized life-science topics to enhance model understanding.

- Evaluate and annotate model responses for scientific accuracy and appropriate handling of sensitive content.

- Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations effectively.

- Strengthen AI models' handling of life-science topics by applying scientific expertise.

- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving model safety.

Qualifications

Must-Have

- PhD in biology or a closely related life-science field (ongoing or completed).

- Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques.

- Strong scientific reasoning and writing in English .

- Sound judgment around biosecurity and responsible handling of dual-use information.

Preferred

- Research or coursework on biosafety/biosecurity, pathogen biology, or gain-of-function considerations.

- Experience reviewing, grading, or red-teaming technical content.

Start Date
- Immediate

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

- Upload resume

- AI interview based on your resume

- Submit form

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