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Remote Biology Research Scientist - Drug Discovery Data
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York, 12301, USA
Listed on 2026-07-20
Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York, 12301, USA
Listing for:
Mercor
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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: Biology Research Scientist (BA, MS, PhD's)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50–$70/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 1–2 month minimum, extension likely
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Access primary sources such as papers and patents to verify protein target assignments against Uni Prot records.
- Flag and classify target assignment errors using a structured taxonomy to ensure data accuracy.
- Propose correct Uni Prot accessions where assignments are incorrect to enhance database reliability.
- Write concise, evidence-grounded notes explaining your reasoning to support AI drug discovery pipelines.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve data integrity.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 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.
- 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.
Preferred
- Direct experience with ChEMBL, BindingDB, or Pub Chem.
- Selectivity profiling or counter screening experience.
- Familiarity with agonist/antagonist vs. activator/inhibitor distinctions.
Start Date
- Immediate start
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
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