TRECQ

Biology Expert (PhD) - AI Trainer

ResearchSeniorremoteUnited States
Full-timePosted Oct 1, 2025

About this role

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

We are seeking experienced Biology professionals to contribute to an exciting collaboration with a leading AI research lab. In this role, you will help develop and evaluate advanced AI systems designed to replicate real-world workflows across life sciences, biomedical research, and related domains.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate Biology-related outputs produced by AI systems for accuracy, quality, and scientific relevance
  • Design challenging Biology problems to stress-test AI reasoning and analytical capabilities
  • Support data generation and evaluation processes to improve next-generation large language models

Ideal Qualifications

  • PhD in Biology or a closely related field from a top-tier university
  • Undergraduate degree completed in the U.S., UK, Canada, or Europe (preferred)
  • 2+ years of academic (research, publications, teaching) or professional experience
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High proficiency in English

Project Timeline

  • Start Date: August (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
  • Duration: 1–2 months
  • Commitment: 10–20 hours/week (with potential extension up to 40 hours/week)
  • Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous with flexible working hours

Compensation & Contract

  • Competitive hourly rate: $65–85 USD/hr
  • Performance-based weekly bonus incentives: $20–100/hr in addition to base pay
  • Independent contractor position
  • Weekly payments via Stripe Connect

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