Life Science Specialist - Fully Remote

Mercor • New York, New York • Posted June 22, 2026

Position Overview

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: Biology Expert (PhD) — AI Safety
Type: Contract
Compensation: $65–$70/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Write expert-level prompts across specialized life-science topics to enhance model understanding.
  • Evaluate and annotate model responses for scientific accuracy and appropriate handling of sensitive...