Remote Biology Research Scientist; BA, MS, PhD's - AI Trainer

About the Role

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research organization to verify protein target assignments in large-scale bioactivity databases (ChEMBL, BindingDB). You'll read primary literature, apply scientific judgment, and determine whether Uni Prot IDs accurately reflect the proteins being studied — work that directly feeds AI drug discovery pipelines.

• Access primary sources (papers, patents) to verify protein target assignments against Uni Prot records
• Flag and classify target assignment errors using a structured taxonomy
• Propose correct Uni Prot accessions where assignments are wrong
• Write concise, evidence-grounded notes explaining your reasoning

• BA / BS with 5+ years, MS with 2+ years, or PhD with industry or drug discovery research experience, in pharmacology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or chemical biology at a biotech, pharma, or CRO
• Hands‑on binding or functional assay experience (SPR, TR‑FRET, radioligand binding, kinase assays, GPCR functional assays, IC50 / Ki / KD)
• Currently bench‑active in a research, scientist, or associate scientist role
• Working fluency with Uni Prot or adjacent workflows: SAR support, HTS, target validation, biochemical profiling, or IND‑enabling studies

• Direct experience with ChEMBL, BindingDB, or Pub Chem
• Selectivity profiling or counter screening experience
• Familiarity with agonist / antagonist vs. activator / inhibitor distinctions

10–20 hrs / week

Remote

Immediate start

1–2 month minimum, extension likely

U.S. only