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Molecular Biology Experts

Mercor

AI Expert - Biology Contractor · Part-time Short-term
United Kingdom $70 – $120/hr June 30, 2026

Job description

Join a leading AI laboratory's cutting-edge Generative AI team and help develop the next generation of AI models for life sciences.

This project focuses on improving AI systems that reason across molecular biology by leveraging the expertise of experienced molecular biologists. You will contribute your knowledge of DNA and RNA sequence design to create high-quality training data that enables AI models to solve complex scientific problems.

The primary focus is on designing DNA and RNA sequences prior to laboratory experimentation, including primers, plasmids, RNAs, repair templates, and other molecular biology constructs.

Key Responsibilities

Design Molecular Biology Constructs

  • Design and review:

    • DNA sequences
    • RNA sequences
    • Primers
    • Plasmids
    • Repair templates
    • Other molecular biology constructs

  • Apply professional laboratory experience to sequence and construct design.

Create Expert Training Data

  • Author challenging, real-world molecular biology tasks.
  • Produce accurate, well-documented reference solutions that serve as expert ground truth for AI training.

Evaluate AI-Generated Solutions

  • Review AI-generated molecular biology designs and scientific reasoning.

  • Assess outputs for:

    • Scientific accuracy
    • Technical correctness
    • Biological validity
    • Logical reasoning
    • Completeness

  • Provide detailed written feedback and recommendations.

Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts

  • Work with other molecular biology specialists to ensure consistency and quality across training datasets.
  • Help maintain rigorous scientific standards throughout the project.

Ideal Qualifications

  • Practicing or recently practicing molecular biologist.

  • Hands-on experience designing nucleic acid sequences prior to laboratory experiments.

  • Advanced degree in one of the following fields:

    • Molecular Biology
    • Genetics
    • Biochemistry
    • Synthetic Biology
    • Bioengineering
    • Related life science discipline

  • PhD strongly preferred.

Research Experience

A strong peer-reviewed publication record is highly valued.

Publications in respected scientific venues such as:

  • Nature
  • bioRxiv
  • Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
  • eLife

Applicants are encouraged to include publication links with their application.

Additional Requirements

  • Strong scientific writing skills.
  • Ability to clearly explain and justify molecular design decisions.

Project Scope

  • Initial engagement covering approximately 50–100 molecular biology design tasks.
  • Expected duration of 2–3 weeks.
  • Strong potential for extension based on project needs and performance.
  • Fast onboarding with an immediate project start.

Compensation

  • $70–$120 per hour

Contract Details

  • W2 contingent role
  • Fully remote within the United Kingdom

About the Opportunity

This project supports the development of advanced AI systems capable of scientific reasoning across molecular biology and the life sciences.

Experts will directly influence how next-generation AI models understand DNA, RNA, genetics, and molecular biology by creating expert-quality scientific training data.

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