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Biology Subject Matter Expert - AI Content Specialist
up to $55/hr
About this role, in Alignerr's words
We're looking for biology experts to help train and evaluate the next generation of AI models. At Alignerr, we partner with the world's leading AI research labs — and your scientific knowledge is exactly what's needed to make these systems smarter, more accurate, and more reliable.
What you'll do
- Design challenging biology questions and problems to rigorously test AI performance
- Develop clear, step-by-step solutions grounded in scientific reasoning
- Evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy, depth, and quality of reasoning
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- Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks spanning undergraduate to Master's-level biology topics
- Provide structured, actionable feedback that directly improves AI model outputs
Candidate background
Who You Are
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Master's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a closely related field
- Strong scientific reasoning and problem-solving skills across advanced biology domains
- Able to communicate complex ideas clearly and precisely in writing
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and rigor
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and asynchronously
- No prior AI experience required — we'll get you up to speed
Nice to Have
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- Experience with data annotation, data quality assurance, or evaluation workflows
- Familiarity with large language models or AI research environments
- Background spanning multiple biology subdisciplines (e.g., molecular biology, genetics, physiology)
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Biology Subject Matter Expert (AI Training)
About the Role
We're looking for biology experts to help train and evaluate the next generation of AI models. At Alignerr, we partner with the world's leading AI research labs — and your scientific knowledge is exactly what's needed to make these systems smarter, more accurate, and more reliable.
If you have a strong foundation in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, or a related life science field, this is a rare opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI development — entirely on your own schedule, from anywhere in the world.
- Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
* Design challenging biology questions and problems to rigorously test AI performance * Develop clear, step-by-step solutions grounded in scientific reasoning * Evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy, depth, and quality of reasoning * Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks spanning undergraduate to Master's-level biology topics * Provide structured, actionable feedback that directly improves AI model outputs
Who You Are
* Currently pursuing or have completed a Master's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a closely related field * Strong scientific reasoning and problem-solving skills across advanced biology domains * Able to communicate complex ideas clearly and precisely in writing * Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and rigor * Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and asynchronously * No prior AI experience required — we'll get you up to speed
Nice to Have
* Experience with data annotation, data quality assurance, or evaluation workflows * Familiarity with large language models or AI research environments * Background spanning multiple biology subdisciplines (e.g., molecular biology, genetics, physiology)
Why Join Us
* Work on meaningful, intellectually stimulating projects with real-world AI impact * Fully remote and flexible — set your own hours and work from anywhere * Direct engagement with industry-leading AI models at the frontier of research * Freelance perks: high autonomy, variety, and global collaboration * 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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Pay across the field: Domain experts
Across 692 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, $55, is in the bottom quarter. Of the 259 distinct rates we count, 41 are lower and 211 are higher.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alignerr (this platform) | 148 | $24 to $200 · median $80 |
| micro1 | 130 | $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 13 Oct 2026.
- The listed pay has not changed since then.
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- Listing ID
- 0dc15e75-49c4-4290-ad2f-303acb2b5e3c
Pay as the source states it: “$35-55/hr”.
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