- Experience
- 2+ yrs
- Salary
- USD 80 – USD 150 / hour
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- Work from home
- Education
- PhD
- Eligibility
- Applicants with a PhD in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Computational Biology, Translational Science, or a related field are eligible. The preferred location is the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, or Europe.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Job description
About the role
Mercor works with top creative and technical professionals and places them with leading AI research teams. The company is based in San Francisco and is backed by investors such as Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
This opportunity is for a Biology PhD Expert working remotely on a contract basis. The position is focused on reviewing scientific work across biology, chemistry, and translational research, and on helping improve the quality of AI-related research outputs.
What you'll do
- Assess the technical strength and scientific logic of work spanning biology, chemistry, and translational research.
- Examine research outputs used in discovery and applied science processes.
- Give clear, structured feedback that strengthens scientific accuracy and rigor.
- Work with other subject matter experts to keep datasets consistent and relevant.
- Operate independently and on an asynchronous schedule to meet deadlines and support model improvement.
Requirements
- A PhD in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Computational Biology, Translational Science, or a closely related discipline.
- A solid record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- At least 2 years of professional experience in biotech, pharma, or a similar research and development environment.
- Strong analytical thinking and the ability to communicate scientific ideas effectively.
Preferred profile
- 4 or more years of industry experience is preferred.
- Candidates located in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, or Europe are preferred.
Application process
The application process is expected to take about 20 to 30 minutes and includes three steps: uploading your resume, completing an AI interview based on that resume, and submitting the application form.
Support
Help and platform-related information are available through the company’s support channel. The hiring team reviews applications every day, and completion of the AI interview plus the application steps is required to be considered.