Computational Biologist - Fully Remote | Up to $110/hr

About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: BioInformatics Experts Type: Contract Compensation: $90–$110/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities • Complete realistic, multi-step scientific data-analysis tasks in bioinformatics . • Write original bioinformatics questions with exact and objective answers. • Choose and anonymize data from public archives like GEO , SRA/ENA , ArrayExpress , PRIDE , PDB , MGnify , or your unpublished lab data for model analysis. • Use scientific software, code, and command-line tools to generate reproducible analyses and structured outputs. • Develop a Jupyter validation notebook using Python or R to reproduce correct answers. • Interpret results in the context of biological or translational questions, communicating assumptions, uncertainty, and conclusions clearly. Qualifications Must-Have • Master's or PhD in bioinformatics , computational biology , genomics , statistical genetics , quantitative biology , or a related field. • Hands-on experience analyzing sequencing and omics data, including RNA-seq , WGS/WES , variant calling, metagenomics , or proteomics . • Experience with tools like samtools , bcftools , bedtools , BWA , Bowtie2 , BLAST , Python ( pandas , Biopython , pysam ) or R/Bioconductor ( DESeq2 , edgeR , limma , GenomicRanges ). • Ability to write and run Jupyter notebooks that reproduce work exactly. • Clear, precise scientific writing. Preferred • Access to unpublished or private datasets you can share. • Deep knowledge of a niche area, such as a non-model organism, unusual assay, or specialized genomic interpretation. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) • Upload resume • AI interview based on your resume • Submit form Resources & Support • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: • For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas