Genetics Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $105/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: Molecular Biology Experts - US Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$105/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities • Collaborate with research and engineering teams to identify and address gaps in AI model molecular biology reasoning. • Design challenging, domain-specific tasks and document solutions, including primers for PCR , qPCR , plasmids, expression vectors, and CRISPR editing constructs. • Review molecular biology tasks and model outputs against expert-quality solutions, providing clear feedback on correctness and biological reasoning. • Develop guidelines and rubrics for sequence design quality, focusing on primer melting temperature, specificity, and codon optimization. • Work with other subject matter experts to ensure training data consistency and accuracy. Qualifications Must-Have • PhD strongly preferred in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, synthetic biology, bioengineering, or related life science field. • Experience designing nucleic acid constructs, including primers, plasmids, vectors, gRNA, sgRNA, mRNA, and HDR templates. • Strong peer-reviewed publication record, especially first-author work in journals like Nature, Cell, and PNAS. • Ability to commit to at least 20 hours/week on weekdays. • Strong written communication skills. Preferred • Previous experience in AI training , model evaluation, or data annotation. 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