Contractor Biology PhDs (Wet Lab Experience)
Mercor is hiring a remote Contractor Biology PhDs (Wet Lab Experience). The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Job Title
Biology PhDs (Wet Lab Experience)
Posted
Career Level
Contractor
Career Level
Experienced
Locations Accepted
USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand
Salary
HOUR $60 - $80
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Job Details
At Mercor, we are partnering with top AI labs in applying AI to complex scientific challenges to build a state-of-the-art benchmark to evaluate the capabilities of the lab’s AI models in the field of biology.
Our goal is to test a model's ability to understand potential failures in biological research protocols and identify ways in which to mitigate these issues. This project requires a deep understanding of biological research methodology as well as potential failure modes.
Qualifications
- Current Ph.D. student or hold a higher degree (e.g., Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Scientist) in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Immunology, or a related field.
- 2+ years of wet lab experience.
- Extensive familiarity with research methods/protocols.
- Exceptional attention to detail and rigorous problem-solving skills.
- Excel in both written and verbal communication.
Requirements
- Flexible workload: 10–20 hours weekly, with the potential to scale to 40 hours.
- Fully remote and asynchronous scheduling.
- Initial commitment of 1–2 months, with opportunities for extension.
FAQs
What is the last date for applying to the job?
The deadline to apply for Contractor Biology PhDs (Wet Lab Experience) at Mercor is
30th of October 2025
. We consider jobs older than one month to have expired.
Which countries are accepted for this remote job?
This job accepts [
USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand
] applicants. .