Biological Scientists

About the Role

Join a groundbreaking project at the forefront of scientific innovation to help train the foundational models for a leading AI lab. As a Biological Scientist, you will drive the development of intricate experimental designs, build sophisticated research methodologies, and create realistic biological models to investigate fundamental scientific questions. Your scientific leadership will be essential in crafting foundational research platforms that accelerate discovery and have a global impact.

A brief 15-minute interview precedes candidate selection, with decisions typically made within four days following assessment completion. Currently, applicants must be based in the U.S., UK, or Canada.

Why You’re a Great Fit

You're a strong candidate if you:

• Have 3+ years of experience as a Scientist in the biology domain.

• Hold a Biology degree from a prestigious university in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK or the Australia.

• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and rigorous problem-solving skills.

• Excel in both written and verbal communication.

Role Highlights

• Flexible workload: 10–20 hours weekly, with the potential to scale to 40 hours.

• Initial commitment of 1–2 months, with opportunities for extension.

Apply today to leverage your skills in advancing revolutionary AI technologies!

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.