Mercor is seeking PhD holders or Master's graduates in Biology to evaluate AI model performance on biological concepts. This remote, hourly contract role involves assessing LLM accuracy, reasoning, and identifying inaccuracies. Ideal for scientists passionate about applying biological expertise to AI research.
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Job Description
Biology Labeling Expert – India
Hourly Contract | Remote | $20 –$30 per hour
1. About the Role
Mercor is seeking PhD holders, doctoral candidates, and exceptional Master’s graduates in Biology and related disciplines to join a high-impact AI research initiative in collaboration with a leading artificial intelligence lab.
This role is ideal for scientists passionate about applying their biological expertise to cutting-edge AI model development and evaluation. You’ll analyze and assess how large language models (LLMs) reason through complex biological concepts, research methods, and data interpretation.
2. Key Domains
We welcome experts from one or more of the following areas:
Molecular & Cellular Biology:
Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Genomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics
Organismal & Evolutionary Biology:
Evolutionary Biology, Developmental Biology, Ecology, Microbiology, Virology, Botany, Zoology
Biomedical & Applied Life Sciences:
Immunology, Neurobiology, Physiology, Biotechnology, Systems Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology
Interdisciplinary Biological Sciences:
Biophysics, Structural Biology, Synthetic Biology, Environmental Biology
3. Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate scientific accuracy, conceptual rigor, and reasoning quality in LLM-generated content across biological domains.
- Review AI outputs related to experimental design, data analysis, and theoretical models in life sciences.
- Identify factual inaccuracies, logical inconsistencies, and conceptual misunderstandings.
- Benchmark AI model performance on advanced biological and interdisciplinary problems.
- Work independently and asynchronously using proprietary evaluation tools.
4. Ideal Qualifications
- PhD (candidate or recipient) or Master’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or related fields.
- Strong command of graduate-level biological concepts and scientific reasoning.
- Excellent analytical and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment.
5. Role Details
- Commitment: ~20 hours per week (flexible schedule).
- Location: Fully remote (India-based applicants only).
- Work Environment: Asynchronous, research-driven, and collaborative.
6. Compensation & Contract Terms
- Rate: $20–$30 per hour, based on expertise and domain depth.
- Classification: Independent contractor via Mercor.
- Payments: Weekly via Stripe Connect.
⚡ PS: Mercor reviews applications daily. Please complete your interview and onboarding steps to be considered for this opportunity. ⚡