Biology Specialist (Masters/PhDs)
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About the Role What if your years of graduate-level biology training could directly shape how AI reasons about genetics, biotechnology, and the life sciences — influencing tools used by researchers and scientists around the world? We're looking for Biology Specialists with advanced degrees to tackle complex, real-world problems and help train the next generation of AI models. You'll bring scientific rigor to cutting-edge AI development — reviewing, designing, and solving problems that push the boundaries of what AI understands about biology. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for working scientists and researchers. No prior AI experience required — just deep domain expertise and a sharp analytical mind. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - 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 problem statements - Evaluate AI-generated biological content for scientific accuracy, depth, and clarity - Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to enhance model reasoning - Ensure every deliverable meets the highest standards of scientific rigor and precision Who You Are - Holder of a Master's or PhD in Biology or a closely related field — Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, or similar - Experienced with Python or R for research, analysis, or data-driven projects - Deeply knowledgeable in at least one of: genetics, biotechnology, or bioinformatics - An exceptional communicator — able to explain complex scientific concepts clearly in writing - Detail-oriented, self-directed, and comfortable working independently in an asynchronous environment - Fluent in English Nice to Have - Prior experience with data annotation, data quality assessment, or AI evaluation workflows - Background in research publication, peer review, or scientific editing - Familiarity with AI tools or language model outputs as an end user - Experience working across multiple subfields of biology Why Join Us - Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs and AI teams - Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you - Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based scientific 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 - Training and support provided — you bring the expertise, we handle the onboarding
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