Biology Research Scientist (BA, MS, PhD's)
Mercor
$60 – $100/hour · as listed
Biology Research Scientist positions are now available through Mercor for remote work with an AI research organization focused on drug discovery. In this advanced-level role, you'll verify protein target assignments across major bioactivity databases like ChEMBL and BindingDB. Your work involves reviewing primary scientific literature and applying your expertise to validate whether UniProt identifiers accurately correspond to the proteins in study—critical data work that directly supports AI-driven pharmaceutical research pipelines.
This opportunity suits scientists holding a BA, MS, or PhD in biology or related STEM fields who have strong research fundamentals and the ability to make informed scientific judgments. You'll work remotely on an hourly basis at $60–$100/hour, with a standard 40-hour weekly commitment. The role demands attention to detail and familiarity with biological databases and literature review, making it ideal for those seeking specialized AI training data work in the life sciences.
From the listing: Mercor marketplace · hourly · 40h/week. About the Role Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research organization to verify protein target assignments in large-scale bioactivity databases (ChEMBL, BindingDB). You will read primary literature, apply scientific judgment, and determine whether UniProt IDs accurately reflect the proteins being studied — work that directly feeds AI drug discovery pipelines. What You'll Do - Acce
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