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Posted 21 Sept 2026

Biology Subject Matter Expert - AI Content Specialist

We're looking for biology experts to help train and improve the next generation of AI models.

Edinburgh$35–$55 per hour
Hiring companyAlignerr
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About the role

At Alignerr, we partner with the world's leading AI research labs — and we need people who think rigorously about science to help us get it right.

Your biology knowledge will directly shape how AI understands, reasons about, and explains complex life science concepts. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI development without needing any prior AI experience.

Why Join Us

  • Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside top research labs and scientists.
  • Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, from anywhere.
  • Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration.
  • Contribute to meaningful work that advances AI's understanding of science.
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension.

Responsibilities

  • Design challenging biology problems and questions to rigorously test AI performance.
  • Develop clear, step-by-step solutions with well-structured scientific reasoning.
  • Evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy, depth, and quality of reasoning.
  • Identify gaps or errors in AI outputs across undergraduate to Masters-level biology topics.
  • Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks and improve AI training datasets.
  • Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule.

Required skills

  • Strong scientific reasoning skills across advanced biology domains.
  • Able to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely in writing.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to provide structured, constructive feedback.
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.

Preferred skills

  • Experience with data annotation, data quality assessment, or evaluation systems.
  • Familiarity with large language models or AI research workflows.
  • Background spanning multiple biology sub-disciplines (e.g., molecular biology, genetics, physiology).

Experience and education

  • Pursuing or have completed a Master's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a closely related field.
  • No prior AI experience required.

Schedule details

10–40 hours per week.

Eligibility

Work arrangement: Fully remote

Eligible regions: Edinburgh

Compensation details

$35–$55 per hour.

More about the hiring companyAlignerr
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