Biology Expert (Masters/PhDs)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Remote
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

US$75–US$90 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Location requirements: Country, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Develop, solve, and critically review advanced biology problems to improve AI models’ scientific reasoning and accuracy. Apply expertise in genetics, biotechnology, bioinformatics, or related fields, using Python or R for quantitative or bioinformatic tasks where relevant.

Job details

Biology Expert (AI Training) About The Role What if your years of graduate-level biology training could directly shape how AI understands genetics, biotechnology, and the life sciences? We're looking for Biology Experts — Masters and PhD holders — to solve advanced scientific problems that teach cutting-edge AI models how to reason like a domain expert. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and scientists who want to apply their expertise in a new and impactful way. No AI background needed — just deep biological knowledge and the ability to communicate complex ideas with precision. 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 challenging, nuanced problem statements Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to enhance AI model reasoning and scientific accuracy Ensure scientific rigor, clarity, and depth across all deliverables Use Python or R where relevant to support quantitative or bioinformatic tasks Who You Are Master's or PhD in Biology or a closely related field — Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, or equivalent Strong working knowledge of at least one core area: genetics, biotechnology, or bioinformatics Comfortable coding in Python or R for research or analytical tasks Exceptional written communicator — you can explain complex science clearly and precisely Detail-oriented and methodical, with a commitment to scientific accuracy Fluent in English Nice to Have Prior experience with data annotation, data quality review, or AI evaluation workflows Background in computational biology or experience working with large biological datasets Familiarity with scientific writing, peer review, or research publication Experience bridging experimental and computational biology Why Join Us Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading AI research labs Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based scientific work Make a direct, tangible impact on how AI understands and reasons about the life sciences Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

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Requirements

A master’s or PhD in biology or a closely related field is required, along with strong knowledge of at least one core area such as genetics, biotechnology, or bioinformatics. Candidates should be comfortable using Python or R, communicate complex science clearly in English, and demonstrate attention to detail and scientific rigor.