Biology Research Scientist (Remote | $45–$90/hr)

Canada
Remote
Posted Oct 17, 2026
1 position

US$45–US$90 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Design, evaluate, and improve biology and bioinformatics workflows, analyze complex biological datasets, and optimize pipelines, statistical methods, and reproducibility. Provide expert guidance for biology-related 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

Requirements

Requires a PhD in biology, bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, or a related STEM field, or equivalent industry or research experience, plus deep expertise in a relevant biological domain and hands-on data analysis. Candidates need proficiency in Python and/or R and relevant scientific tools, strong quantitative and analytical skills, and professional English proficiency at C1 or higher.