Biological Sciences Researcher (Remote | )

Molecular Biologist

Position: Molecular Biologist

Type: Contract

Compensation: $60–$90/hour

Location: Remote

About the Opportunity :

This opportunity is for experienced Molecular Biologists with expertise in molecular biology, genetics, gene editing, DNA/RNA analysis, and laboratory research to contribute to advanced AI research and evaluation projects . You'll apply your scientific expertise to evaluate expert-level biological content, assess AI-generated outputs, and help improve the accuracy, reasoning, and performance of next-generation AI systems.

No prior AI experience is required. Your molecular biology expertise and research experience are the primary qualifications for success in this role. Professionals with hands-on experience in CRISPR, PCR, cloning, sequencing, genomics, and molecular diagnostics are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct and evaluate molecular biology research involving DNA, RNA, proteins, and gene expression .
  • Review and assess AI-generated scientific content for technical accuracy, completeness, and scientific reasoning.
  • Apply expertise in PCR, qPCR, cloning, sequencing, CRISPR gene editing, genotyping, and molecular assays .
  • Analyze DNA/RNA sequences, molecular pathways, genetic variation, and cellular mechanisms .
  • Design, interpret, and evaluate molecular biology experiments and laboratory workflows.
  • Translate complex molecular biology concepts into clear, structured documentation for AI training and evaluation.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure scientific accuracy, consistency, and data quality .
  • Apply structured evaluation frameworks and scientific judgment to improve AI model performance .
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a related Life Sciences discipline .
  • Strong hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques, PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, cloning, sequencing, and gene expression analysis .
  • Experience working in laboratory or wet lab research environments .
  • Excellent scientific reasoning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills .
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to scientific detail.
  • Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment .
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree or PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field .
  • Experience with CRISPR, genomics, transcriptomics, bioinformatics, synthetic biology, or molecular diagnostics .
  • Familiarity with AI, machine learning, scientific data annotation, or AI model evaluation .
  • Experience developing scientific evaluation frameworks, quality assurance processes, or research review standards .
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional or remote research teams .
Compensation
  • Competitive compensation of $60–$100/hour.
  • Weekly payments.
  • Independent contractor engagement.
Application Process
  1. Easy Apply on LinkedIn
  2. Check Email for Next Steps
  3. Participate in Resume Evaluation & Interview Stage
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