Biosecurity & Synthetic Biology Expert | $50-$90/hr Remote
Overview
We are seeking a Biosecurity & Synthetic Biology Expert to contribute critical domain knowledge to a project focused on building next-generation AI systems for biosecurity evaluation. In this remote contract role, you'll help shape how AI models understand and reason about biological risks—no prior AI experience needed. Your expertise in lab safety, dual-use research, and threat modeling will directly influence the development of robust evaluation frameworks.
What You'll Do7
- 1Build a detailed taxonomy of biological misuse scenarios, covering both current and emerging threats.
- 2Create safe, realistic evaluation scenarios to test biosafety measures and protocols for dual-use risks.
- 3Define severity ratings for biological risks to support nuanced threat modeling and mitigation planning.
- 4Perform thorough false-negative reviews of draft benchmarks to ensure they are protective yet practical.
- 5Provide expert guidance on lab safety protocols, pathogen containment, and dual-use governance best practices.
- 6Contribute written and verbal insights to documentation, scenario development, and cross-functional communication.
- 7Work with multidisciplinary teams to contextualize biological misuse risks for public-health impact modeling.
Requirements7
- 1At least 5 years of experience in biosecurity, biorisk management, synthetic biology, or a related field (8–20 years preferred for senior contributors).
- 2An advanced degree, professional certification, or equivalent operational experience in biosecurity, synthetic biology, or public health.
- 3Deep familiarity with laboratory safety protocols, dual-use research governance, and biological threat modeling.
- 4Hands-on experience as a biorisk officer, synthetic biology researcher, public-health biodefense specialist, government biosecurity advisor, or lab director.
- 5Proven ability to develop and review threat scenarios and risk taxonomies with high domain credibility.
- 6Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to precise and actionable input.
- 7Experience working with multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral teams in research, policy, or safety-critical environments.
Who Should Apply
This role is ideal for a seasoned biosecurity or synthetic biology professional—such as a biorisk officer, lab director, or public-health biodefense specialist—who is excited to apply their expertise to train AI systems. You should have deep experience with laboratory safety protocols, dual-use governance, and biological threat modeling, and be comfortable collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. If you're passionate about preventing misuse of biotechnology and want to shape how AI evaluates these risks, this is for you.
Salary Insight
The role offers an hourly rate of $50-$90/hr, depending on experience and seniority.
Required Skills
Application Tip
In your application, clearly outline your hands-on experience with biosecurity frameworks or synthetic biology research. Provide specific examples of threat scenarios or risk taxonomies you've developed or reviewed—this will demonstrate the domain credibility the role requires.
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