AlignerrDomain experts
Biology Researcher (Masters/PhDs)
up to $90/hr
About this role, in Alignerr's words
What if your years of biology training could directly shape how AI reasons through the most complex problems in genetics, biotechnology, and bioinformatics? We're looking for biology experts to help build and train cutting-edge AI models — challenging them with advanced problems, evaluating their scientific reasoning, and ensuring they meet the standards real researchers demand.
What you'll do
- Develop, solve, and critically review advanced biology problems with real-world scientific relevance
- Apply your expertise in genetics, biotechnology, bioinformatics, or related fields to design complex, rigorous problem statements
- Evaluate AI-generated scientific content for accuracy, depth, and methodological soundness
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- Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to strengthen AI model reasoning
- Ensure scientific rigor, clarity, and precision across all deliverables
- Work independently on task-based assignments — fully on your own schedule
Candidate background
Who You Are
- Master's or PhD in Biology or a closely related field (Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, etc.)
- Strong expertise in at least one of: genetics, biotechnology, or bioinformatics
- Comfortable working with Python or R for research or data analysis
- Exceptional written communication skills — you can explain complex science clearly and precisely
- Naturally detail-oriented with a rigorous, methodical approach to scientific problems
- Fluent in English
Nice to Have
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- Prior experience with data annotation, data quality review, or AI evaluation systems
- Background in computational biology, systems biology, or related quantitative disciplines
- Experience writing or reviewing scientific literature, grant proposals, or technical documentation
- Familiarity with AI tools or large language model workflows
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Full job descriptionThe original posting, in Alignerr's words
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Biology Researcher (Masters/PhDs) | AI Training
About the Role
What if your years of biology training could directly shape how AI reasons through the most complex problems in genetics, biotechnology, and bioinformatics? We're looking for biology experts to help build and train cutting-edge AI models — challenging them with advanced problems, evaluating their scientific reasoning, and ensuring they meet the standards real researchers demand.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for working scientists and academics. No AI background needed — just deep domain expertise and a sharp scientific mind.
- Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
* Develop, solve, and critically review advanced biology problems with real-world scientific relevance * Apply your expertise in genetics, biotechnology, bioinformatics, or related fields to design complex, rigorous problem statements * Evaluate AI-generated scientific content for accuracy, depth, and methodological soundness * Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to strengthen AI model reasoning * Ensure scientific rigor, clarity, and precision across all deliverables * Work independently on task-based assignments — fully on your own schedule
Who You Are
* Master's or PhD in Biology or a closely related field (Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, etc.) * Strong expertise in at least one of: genetics, biotechnology, or bioinformatics * Comfortable working with Python or R for research or data analysis * Exceptional written communication skills — you can explain complex science clearly and precisely * Naturally detail-oriented with a rigorous, methodical approach to scientific problems * Fluent in English
Nice to Have
* Prior experience with data annotation, data quality review, or AI evaluation systems * Background in computational biology, systems biology, or related quantitative disciplines * Experience writing or reviewing scientific literature, grant proposals, or technical documentation * Familiarity with AI tools or large language model workflows
Why Join Us
* Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading AI research labs and institutions * Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you * Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work * Put your advanced scientific training to use in a field that's shaping the future of human knowledge * Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
Working with AlignerrPay, getting started and work, from Alignerr's own pages
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- Getting paid
- 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
- 00846ed4-375f-48ec-8de1-5ca69b07d13a
Pay as the source states it: “$75-90/hr”.
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