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Posted 21 Sept 2026

Biology Subject Matter Expert - AI Content Specialist

We're looking for biology experts to help evaluate and improve AI systems trained on advanced scientific content.

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

Your deep knowledge of biology, biochemistry, or biotechnology will directly shape how AI understands and reasons through complex life science topics — making a real impact on the future of scientific AI.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. You set your own schedule and work as much or as little as you want within the 10–40 hour weekly range.

Why Join Us

  • Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs and leading AI companies.
  • Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, from anywhere.
  • Freelance perks: high autonomy, variety of work, and global collaboration.
  • Be at the forefront of AI development in the life sciences.
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch.

Responsibilities

  • Design challenging biology problems and questions to rigorously test AI performance.
  • Develop clear, step-by-step solutions grounded in sound scientific reasoning.
  • Evaluate AI-generated responses for factual accuracy, logical consistency, and depth.
  • Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks spanning undergraduate through Masters-level biology.
  • Provide structured, actionable feedback that directly improves AI model quality.
  • Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule.

Required skills

  • Strong scientific reasoning and problem-solving skills across advanced biology domains.
  • Ability to break down complex concepts clearly and communicate them in writing.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and rigor.
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.

Preferred skills

  • Experience with data annotation, data quality, or evaluation workflows.
  • Familiarity with AI or machine learning concepts.
  • Background spanning multiple biology subfields (e.g., molecular biology, genetics, physiology, ecology).

Experience and education

  • Currently pursuing or have completed a Masters 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: Chicago

Compensation details

$35–$55 per hour.

More about the hiring companyAlignerr
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