Molecular Biology Specialist - 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 Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$105/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities • Collaborate with research and engineering teams to identify and address gaps in molecular biology reasoning within AI models. • Design complex, domain-specific tasks and develop accurate solutions, including primers for PCR , qPCR , cloning, plasmids, expression vectors, gRNA , sgRNA for CRISPR editing, mRNA , RNA constructs, and repair templates. • Review molecular biology tasks and model outputs against expert-quality solutions, providing clear feedback on correctness, rigor, and biological reasoning. • Develop guidelines and rubrics for evaluating sequence design quality, focusing on guide and target selection, homology arm length, primer melting temperature, specificity, codon optimization, and regulatory elements. • Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in training data. Qualifications Must-Have • PhD strongly preferred in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, synthetic biology, bioengineering, or related life science field. • Hands-on experience designing nucleic acid constructs, including primers, plasmids, vectors, gRNA , sgRNA , mRNA , and HDR or repair templates, with knowledge of cloning strategies like Gibson , Golden Gate , Gateway , and restriction. • Strong peer-reviewed publication record, especially first-author work in notable venues such as Nature , Cell , eLife , Nucleic Acids Research , PNAS , and EMBO Journal . • Ability to commit to at least 20 hours/week on weekdays. • Strong written communication skills with the ability to clearly explain design choices. Preferred • Previous work 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