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CRISPR & Gene Editing Subject Matter Expert (PhD / Masters)
Remote (Global)
$50 – $150/hr
June 4, 2026
Job description
AfterQuery is seeking CRISPR and Gene Editing subject-matter experts to contribute to a short-term AI safety evaluation project focused on biological research and biosecurity.
This role is intended for PhD students, PhD researchers, or highly qualified Master's-level researchers with hands-on experience in CRISPR and gene-editing technologies.
Contributors will evaluate AI-generated responses involving gene editing concepts, assess scientific accuracy, and identify potential biosecurity concerns in high-stakes biological domains.
Why Apply
Strong Compensation
- Earn approximately $1,000–$1,200 for about one week of work
- Exceptional candidates may earn up to $1,500
Meaningful AI Safety Work
- Help improve the safety and reliability of frontier AI systems operating in biological research domains
Flexible Schedule
- Fully remote
- Asynchronous work
- Typical commitment of 10–20 hours per week
Unique Research Experience
- Work at the intersection of:
- Gene editing research
- Biosecurity
- AI safety evaluation
Short-Term Engagement
- Approximately one week in duration
- Clear deliverables and no long-term commitment required
Responsibilities
Evaluate and annotate AI-generated responses related to:
- CRISPR
- Gene editing
- Molecular biology topics
Assess outputs for:
- Scientific accuracy
- Safety relevance
- Potential dual-use concerns
Identify responses that may:
- Misrepresent gene editing concepts
- Raise biosecurity concerns
- Handle sensitive biological topics inappropriately
Provide structured written evaluations and rationale
Complete assigned annotation tasks within project timelines
Required Qualifications
Education
Currently enrolled in or completed:
- PhD (Year 2 or later), or
- Master's degree
in one of the following fields:
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
- Synthetic Biology
- Computational Biology
- Bioengineering
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Virology
- Biomedical Engineering
Technical Experience
Minimum 2 years of hands-on CRISPR or gene-editing laboratory experience
Experience with:
- CRISPR/Cas9
- Cas12
- Cas13
Familiarity with guide RNA design tools such as:
- Benchling
- CRISPick
- CHOPCHOP
Experience with:
- Cell line work
- Off-target analysis methodologies
Examples include:
- CIRCLE-seq
- GUIDE-seq
Preferred Qualifications
Research involving therapeutic or disease-focused CRISPR applications
Experience with:
- Base editing
- Prime editing
Familiarity with:
- Dual-use research of concern (DURC)
- Biosafety policy
- Biosecurity frameworks
BSL-2 or higher laboratory experience
Programming experience using:
- Python
- R
for bioinformatics or sequence analysis
- Experience with gene-editing companies or biosecurity organizations
About AfterQuery
AfterQuery is a research lab exploring the boundaries of artificial intelligence through novel datasets and experimentation.
The company is backed by investors including:
- Y Combinator
- Box Group
AfterQuery supports leading AI labs through advanced AI evaluation and safety initiatives.
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