Molecular Biology Specialist​/Research Scientist; Remote

Position: Molecular Biology Specialist / Research Scientist (Remote | $35 –$50/hr)
Biology Labeling Expert – India
Hourly Contract | Remote | $35 –$50 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.  ⚡