AlignerrDomain experts
Biology Specialist (Masters/PhDs)
up to $90/hr
About this role, in Alignerr's words
What if your years of biology expertise could directly shape how AI reasons through the most complex problems in genetics, biotechnology, and bioinformatics? We're looking for Biology Specialists with advanced degrees to help build and refine cutting-edge AI models — designing rigorous problems, stress-testing scientific reasoning, and ensuring AI gets the hard stuff right.
What you'll do
- Develop, solve, and review advanced biology problems with real-world scientific relevance
- Apply your expertise in genetics, biotechnology, bioinformatics, or related fields to design complex, high-quality problem statements
- Evaluate AI-generated biological reasoning for scientific accuracy, depth, and clarity
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- Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to strengthen model performance
- Ensure all deliverables meet high standards of scientific rigor and precision
- Work independently on task-based assignments — fully on your own schedule
Candidate background
Who You Are
- Holds a Master's or PhD in Biology or a closely related field (Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, etc.)
- Deep expertise in at least one of: genetics, biotechnology, or bioinformatics
- Comfortable working with Python or R for research or data analysis
- Exceptional written communicator — able to explain complex science clearly and precisely
- Detail-oriented, methodical, and self-motivated when working independently
- Fluent in English
Nice to Have
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- Experience with data annotation, data quality evaluation, or AI training workflows
- Background in academic research, scientific publishing, or laboratory work
- Familiarity with computational biology or biostatistics
- Experience reviewing or grading advanced scientific work
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Full job descriptionThe original posting, in Alignerr's words
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Biology Specialist (Masters/PhDs) | AI Training
About the Role
What if your years of biology expertise could directly shape how AI reasons through the most complex problems in genetics, biotechnology, and bioinformatics? We're looking for Biology Specialists with advanced degrees to help build and refine cutting-edge AI models — designing rigorous problems, stress-testing scientific reasoning, and ensuring AI gets the hard stuff right.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and scientists who want meaningful, intellectually stimulating work on their own schedule. No prior AI experience needed — just deep domain expertise and a commitment to scientific rigor.
- Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
* Develop, solve, and review advanced biology problems with real-world scientific relevance * Apply your expertise in genetics, biotechnology, bioinformatics, or related fields to design complex, high-quality problem statements * Evaluate AI-generated biological reasoning for scientific accuracy, depth, and clarity * Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to strengthen model performance * Ensure all deliverables meet high standards of scientific rigor and precision * Work independently on task-based assignments — fully on your own schedule
Who You Are
* Holds a Master's or PhD in Biology or a closely related field (Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, etc.) * Deep expertise in at least one of: genetics, biotechnology, or bioinformatics * Comfortable working with Python or R for research or data analysis * Exceptional written communicator — able to explain complex science clearly and precisely * Detail-oriented, methodical, and self-motivated when working independently * Fluent in English
Nice to Have
* Experience with data annotation, data quality evaluation, or AI training workflows * Background in academic research, scientific publishing, or laboratory work * Familiarity with computational biology or biostatistics * Experience reviewing or grading advanced scientific work
Why Join Us
* Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside the world's leading AI research labs * Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you * Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work * Put your advanced degree to work on problems that actually matter — at the frontier of AI and life science * Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
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- Billed weekly, Monday to Sunday, with approved work paid by the following Friday, according to Labelbox's help center. Payment goes through Stripe Connect or PayPal depending on your location, with one provider per country. intercom.help/labelbox/en/articles/13600616-alignerr-paym..., alignerr.com/process
- Before your first paid task
- Sign up, apply, verify your identity, set up billing and onboard. Some jobs add a Zara AI interview or domain assessments. alignerr.com/process
- How much work
- Time to your first project depends on demand and your skills, and there is no minimum number of hours. alignerr.com/faqs
- Contract
- Independent contractor, under terms with ALIGNERR LLC. alignerr.com/faqs, alignerr.com/privacy
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How does the pay compare?Across Domain experts roles, not this role alone
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Pay across the field: Domain experts
Across 699 roles in this field with a stated hourly rate in US dollars, on 18 platforms, the middle half pays $65 to $130 an hour at the top of the range, and the median is $100. This role's top rate, $90, is in the middle half. Of the 261 distinct rates we count, 114 are lower and 139 are higher.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alignerr (this platform) | 148 | $24 to $200 · median $80 |
| micro1 | 136 | $28 to $400 · median $110 |
| AfterQuery | 88 | $45 to $175 · median $100 |
| Handshake AI | 79 | $30 to $300 · median $85 |
| Mercor | 78 | $55 to $450 · median $120 |
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- First seen here on 27 Aug 2026, and still on Alignerr's list when we last read it on 12 Oct 2026.
- The listed pay has not changed since then.
- Posted by Alignerr
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- Last seen live
- Listing ID
- 08b03b04-a591-44a0-a99a-385e9169f7b8
Pay as the source states it: “$75-90/hr”.
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