Biology Researcher; Masters​/PhDs

What if your years of biology expertise could directly shape how AI understands genetics, biotechnology, and the life sciences — influencing the next generation of scientific AI for researchers worldwide?

We're looking for Biology experts with advanced degrees to help build and train cutting-edge AI models. You'll bring real scientific depth to complex problems, helping AI systems reason more accurately across the biological sciences.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role designed around your schedule. No prior AI experience needed — just rigorous scientific expertise and a sharp analytical mind.

• Organization:
  Alignerr
• Type:
  Hourly Contract
• Location:
  
  Remote
• Commitment: 10-40 hours/week

• Develop, solve, and review advanced biology problems with real-world scientific relevance
• Apply your expertise in genetics, biotechnology, bioinformatics, or related areas to design complex, meaningful problem statements
• Evaluate AI-generated scientific content for accuracy, depth, and rigor
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to enhance model reasoning in the life sciences
• Ensure scientific clarity and intellectual integrity across all deliverables
• Work independently on task-based assignments — fully on your own schedule

• Hold a Master's or PhD in Biology or a closely related field (Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, etc.)
• Deeply knowledgeable in at least one of: genetics, biotechnology, or bioinformatics
• Comfortable working with Python or R for research or data analysis
• Exceptionally clear in both written and verbal scientific communication
• Detail-oriented, methodical, and committed to scientific rigor
• Based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand

• Prior experience with data annotation, data quality evaluation, or AI training workflows
• Background in scientific writing, peer review, or academic publishing
• Familiarity with computational biology tools or research pipelines
• Experience designing or reviewing research problems for educational or assessment purposes

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside world-leading research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work
• Make a direct, tangible impact on how AI understands and reasons about the life sciences
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch