
Life Sciences Research Scientist (PhD): Wet Lab & Computational Biology
Listing checked November 9, 2026 · pay as published by micro1
Key details
- Pay
- $45–90/hr
- Location
- Remote
- Job type
- contract
- Openings
- 50
- Posted
- November 9, 2026
Overview
In this role, you will help train next-generation AI systems by applying your life sciences expertise. You will design expert-level scientific problems, evaluate AI outputs for accuracy, and develop rubrics grounded in primary literature. The position is remote and open worldwide, with a focus on bridging experimental and computational perspectives. Your work will directly shape how models learn and reason in the life sciences.
What You'll Do7
- Create challenging, expert-level scientific problems in the life sciences with clear, verifiable solutions.
- Evaluate AI model outputs for scientific accuracy, rigor, and depth of reasoning, identifying subtle errors.
- Develop detailed rubrics and reference answers based on primary literature and established methodologies.
- Apply domain expertise in areas such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, structural biology, and drug discovery.
- Assess whether proposed experiments, analysis pipelines, or interpretations are scientifically sound.
- Provide clear written explanations of your reasoning for other experts to follow and validate.
- Meet quality standards through iterative feedback and peer review.
Requirements3
- Completed PhD in Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, or a closely related life science field.
- Hands-on research experience in an academic, institutional, or industry research laboratory.
- Professional written and spoken English (C1 or higher).
Preferred Qualifications4
- Wet lab experience: personally performed experiments such as PCR/qPCR, cell culture, sequencing library prep, Western blot, protein purification, LC-MS sample prep, or CRISPR workflows.
- Academic research experience: postdoctoral position, staff scientist, research faculty, or equivalent.
- Peer-reviewed publications, ideally as first or corresponding author.
- PhD from a top research university (US, UK, or other leading institutions).
Who Should Apply
This role suits PhD-level life scientists with hands-on lab experience and a strong publication record. Candidates should have expertise in genomics, proteomics, or related fields and be able to evaluate AI outputs for scientific accuracy. Excellent English communication and a detail-oriented mindset are essential.
Salary Insight
Compensation is $45 to $90 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
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