Biology PhD Research Scientist

About the Role

Mercor works with high-performing creative and technical professionals and places them with top AI research teams. The company is based in San Francisco and is backed by investors such as Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position Overview

This remote contract opportunity is for a Biology PhD expert who can assess research quality across biology, chemistry, and translational science work. The role centers on reviewing scientific outputs, strengthening the rigor of research, and helping improve AI model performance through expert feedback.

What You Will Do

• Judge the scientific soundness and technical depth of outputs across biology, chemistry, and translational research areas.
• Examine research deliverables used in discovery and applied science settings.
• Offer clear, structured feedback that helps raise the quality of scientific work.
• Partner with other experts to keep datasets accurate, aligned, and useful.
• Work on your own schedule and complete assignments independently while meeting deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Computational Biology, Translational Science, or a closely related discipline.
• A strong record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• At least 2 years of industry experience in biotech, pharma, or a similar research and development environment.
• Excellent analytical thinking and scientific communication abilities.

Preferred Profile

• 4 or more years of relevant industry experience.
• Applicants located in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, or Europe are preferred.

Application Process

The application is expected to take about 20 to 30 minutes. Candidates will need to upload a resume, complete an AI-based interview using their resume, and then submit the form.

Resources and Support

For more information on the interview flow and platform details, a help resource is available through Mercor's documentation. Support assistance is also available by email.

Additional Information

Applications are reviewed every day, and candidates should complete both the AI interview and the remaining application steps to be considered.