Molecular Biologist - Fully Remote | Upto $1450 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: Biotechnology Research Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $1,150–$1,450 per completed task
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities

- Review and evaluate AI-generated outputs related to experimental design, genomic data analysis, protein characterization, and biotech research methodologies.

- Create realistic scenarios based on laboratory and research workflows such as gene expression analysis , CRISPR experimental protocols , and proteomics data interpretation .

- Annotate, label, and validate data across biotech research use cases, including sequencing pipeline accuracy and molecular target identification.

- Provide structured feedback on AI accuracy in molecular biology techniques, genomics and proteomics standards, and regulatory guidelines.

- Collaborate asynchronously with research teams to refine evaluation frameworks for biotechnology research AI .

Qualifications

Must-Have

- 3+ years of professional or postdoctoral research experience in biotechnology, genomics, proteomics, or molecular biology.

- Background in genomics and next-generation sequencing (NGS) , proteomics, molecular biology, or drug discovery.

- Advanced degree ( MS , PhD ) in a relevant life sciences field strongly preferred.

- Professional experience at a biotech company, CRO, academic research lab, or pharmaceutical R&D organization.

- Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate complex research workflows into structured evaluation tasks.

- Clear written communication and attention to detail.

Compensation & Legal

- Task Completion Pay: Competitive and based on task quality.

- Performance Bonus: Top performers receive a weekly bonus incentive.

- Hourly Opportunity: Top performers may transition to an hourly compensation model.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

- Upload resume

- AI interview based on your resume

- Submit form

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