Computational Biology Scientist – Data Benchmarking
About the role
About The Job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .
Position: Computational Biology Expert
Type: Freelance Contract Compensation: $65–$85/hour Location: Remote Duration: ~1 month Commitment: 15–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities
- Design biologically grounded problems with a single correct answer and ≥20 plausible distractors.
- Identify, download, and preprocess datasets from public repositories like GEO, SRA, and NCBI.
- Subsample and anonymize datasets to prevent metadata-based inference.
- Independently validate solutions through custom analysis pipelines and visualizations.
- Operate within technical constraints such as file size and task time limits.
Qualifications Must-Have
- Hands-on experience analyzing sequencing or omics datasets (e.g., RNA-seq, WGS, mass spec).
- Proficient with bioinformatics tools and formats like BLAST, samtools, DESeq2, FASTA/FASTQ/BAM.
- Comfortable coding in Python, R, or bash, and working in Jupyter notebooks.
- Understanding of biological experiment design and lab-to-data nuances (e.g., batch effects).
- Advanced degree (MS, PhD) or research background in computational biology, genomics, or bioinformatics.
Compensation & Legal
- Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
- Structured as a freelance contract — independent contractor status
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Submit your resume to get started.
- Qualified applicants will complete a short form assessing technical experience.
- Follow-up steps may include a sample task or review call.
- Responses typically within 3–5 business days.
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,
Computational Biology Scientist – Data Benchmarking
About the role
About The Job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .
Position: Computational Biology Expert
Type: Freelance Contract Compensation: $65–$85/hour Location: Remote Duration: ~1 month Commitment: 15–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities
- Design biologically grounded problems with a single correct answer and ≥20 plausible distractors.
- Identify, download, and preprocess datasets from public repositories like GEO, SRA, and NCBI.
- Subsample and anonymize datasets to prevent metadata-based inference.
- Independently validate solutions through custom analysis pipelines and visualizations.
- Operate within technical constraints such as file size and task time limits.
Qualifications Must-Have
- Hands-on experience analyzing sequencing or omics datasets (e.g., RNA-seq, WGS, mass spec).
- Proficient with bioinformatics tools and formats like BLAST, samtools, DESeq2, FASTA/FASTQ/BAM.
- Comfortable coding in Python, R, or bash, and working in Jupyter notebooks.
- Understanding of biological experiment design and lab-to-data nuances (e.g., batch effects).
- Advanced degree (MS, PhD) or research background in computational biology, genomics, or bioinformatics.
Compensation & Legal
- Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
- Structured as a freelance contract — independent contractor status
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Submit your resume to get started.
- Qualified applicants will complete a short form assessing technical experience.
- Follow-up steps may include a sample task or review call.
- Responses typically within 3–5 business days.
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,