Bioinformatics Scientist (Remote | $45–$90/hr)

Job summary

Design, evaluate, and improve biology and bioinformatics workflows, analyzing complex biological datasets and optimizing pipelines, statistical methods, and reproducibility. Provide expert guidance for AI model development and validation, and document findings and scientific recommendations.

Job details

STEM Expert – Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD) (Remote | $45–$90/hr) Position: STEM Expert – Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD) Type: Contractor Compensation: $45–$90/hour Location: Remote (Worldwide) About the Opportunity This opportunity is for PhD-level experts in biology and bioinformatics to support AI training and benchmarking. You'll evaluate biological workflows, analyze complex datasets, and help improve the accuracy and reliability of AI models and tools. Key Responsibilities Design, evaluate, and improve biology and bioinformatics workflows. Analyze genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and other biological datasets. Optimize pipeline configurations, statistical methods, and reproducibility. Provide expert insights to guide biology-related AI model development and validation. Document findings and communicate scientific recommendations clearly. Required Qualifications PhD in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a related STEM field, or equivalent industry/research experience. Deep expertise in at least one relevant biological domain, with hands-on data analysis experience. Proficiency in Python and/or R and relevant scientific tools such as BLAST, GATK, samtools, Bioconductor, or Biopython. Strong statistical, quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Professional written and spoken English proficiency (C1 or higher). Preferred Qualifications Experience with reproducible workflows such as Nextflow or Snakemake and Linux environments. Experience with AI/ML-assisted biology workflows or benchmarking. Peer-reviewed publications, patents, or open-source bioinformatics contributions. Compensation $45–$90/hour. Remote contractor opportunity open worldwide. 50 openings listed. Application Process Submit an updated resume highlighting relevant research and data analysis experience. Complete the required screening or assessment steps. Proceed with further evaluation and onboarding if selected.

What you’ll do

Design, evaluate, and improve biology and bioinformatics workflows, analyzing complex biological datasets and optimizing pipelines, statistical methods, and reproducibility. Provide expert guidance for AI model development and validation, and document findings and scientific recommendations.

Requirements

A PhD in biology, bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, or a related STEM field—or equivalent industry or research experience—is required, along with deep expertise in a relevant biological domain and hands-on data analysis. Candidates should be proficient in Python and/or R and relevant scientific tools, have strong quantitative and analytical skills, and demonstrate professional English proficiency; experience with reproducible workflows and AI/ML-assisted biology is preferred.

Listed skills

• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Bioinformatics
• Biology
• Genomic Data Analysis
• Transcriptomic Data Analysis
• Proteomic Data Analysis
• Python
• R
• Statistical Analysis
• Workflow Optimization
• Reproducible Workflows
• AI/ML Benchmarking
• BLAST
• GATK
• Samtools
• Bioconductor
• Biopython

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Data & Analytics
• Technology
• Software

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