[Hiring] Biology AI Safety Consultant @24-MAG

Role Description

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for PhD-level biology professionals experienced in scientific reasoning, life-science content review, technical evaluation, AI safety assessment, and responsible handling of sensitive biological information. This role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on biology-focused AI safety review, expert-level prompt evaluation, scientific response assessment, structured annotation, and high-quality project execution. Selected professionals will apply advanced life-science expertise to review technical prompts, evaluate model-generated responses, assess scientific accuracy, and provide structured feedback based on safety-focused evaluation guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Biology Prompt & Response Evaluation
  • Write or review expert-level prompts across specialized biology and life-science topics.
  • Evaluate model-generated responses for scientific accuracy, clarity, helpfulness, and appropriate handling of sensitive biological content.
  • Identify inaccurate explanations, unsupported claims, missing scientific context, or unsafe response patterns.
  • Review technical materials across fields such as molecular biology, microbiology, virology, genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, synthetic biology, or immunology.
• Scientific Annotation & Structured Review
  • Apply structured guidelines to classify biology prompts, conversations, and model responses.
  • Annotate technical content based on scientific accuracy, safety considerations, and project-specific review criteria.
  • Provide clear written feedback explaining evaluation decisions and relevant scientific concerns.
  • Maintain consistency, precision, and professional judgment across submitted review work.
• Biosafety & Responsible Content Assessment
  • Apply sound judgment around biosafety, biosecurity, and responsible handling of dual-use life-science information.
  • Evaluate whether biology-related responses appropriately manage sensitive, hazardous, or safety-relevant content.
  • Support review of materials involving laboratory concepts, computational biology, pathogen biology, genetic reasoning, or specialized technical topics.
  • Maintain a careful, safety-aware approach when reviewing scientific content and response quality.

Qualifications

• A completed or ongoing PhD in biology or a closely related life-science field.
• Deep expertise in one or more areas such as molecular biology, microbiology, virology, genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, synthetic biology, or immunology.
• Relevant background in modern laboratory techniques, computational methods, biological research, or technical life-science review.
• Strong scientific reasoning and excellent written communication skills in English.
• Sound judgment around biosafety, biosecurity, and responsible handling of sensitive biological information.
• Ability to follow structured guidelines and apply consistent evaluation criteria.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, project-based environment.

Requirements

• A completed or in-progress PhD in biology, molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, immunology, synthetic biology, or a closely related field is expected.
• Research experience involving laboratory methods, computational techniques, biological analysis, safety protocols, or technical scientific writing is highly relevant.
• Prior AI or machine learning experience is optional; project workflow guidance may be provided.

Nice to Have

• Research, coursework, or professional experience related to biosafety, biosecurity, pathogen biology, dual-use life-science review, or responsible scientific evaluation.
• Experience reviewing, grading, annotating, or red-teaming technical content.
• Familiarity with evaluating scientific writing, technical explanations, research outputs, or model-generated responses.
• Experience applying structured rubrics, safety guidelines, or content classification criteria.
• Comfort working with specialized biology topics while maintaining accuracy, discretion, and safety-aware judgment.

Why This Opportunity

• Apply advanced biology expertise to structured remote project work.
• Contribute to high-quality scientific response review, biosafety evaluation, and technical annotation.
• Work on flexible assignments aligned with your research background and scientific judgment.
• Use your PhD-level expertise in a focused, safety-aware review environment.
• Remote structure with competitive hourly compensation.

Contract Details

• Independent contractor role.
• Fully remote with flexible scheduling.
• Eligible professionals should be based in the United States depending on project needs.
• Expected part-time commitment of approximately 15–25 hours per week, with potential flexibility up to 40 hours depending on project scope and availability.
• Competitive rates between $55–$65 per hour depending on expertise and project scope.
• Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise.
• Projects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performance.
• Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.