[Hiring] Biology Expert - AI Training @Prolific Academic

Role Description

We’re looking for Biology Experts and Life Science Professionals to join our Expert Network to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models using real scientific expertise. If you have the necessary experience, we’ll send you a quick 10- to 15-minute test to assess your skills and suitability for AI tasks. If successful, you’ll be invited to join Prolific as a participant, where you’ll get paid to train and evaluate powerful AI models.

Researchers looking for your skills tend to pay up to $60 per hour. You must be prepared to complete paid tasks that require one hour of uninterrupted work, though many are shorter.

Qualifications

• Education: a BS, MS, or PhD in Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Pharmacology, or a related Life Sciences field.
• Professional Experience: years of experience in laboratory research, clinical trials, biotech, or academic instruction.
• Scientific Literacy: the ability to interpret complex biological data, peer-reviewed journals, and technical protocols with high precision.
• Critical Thinking: a sharp eye for identifying scientific "hallucinations," such as incorrect protein folding logic, misapplied genetic sequences, or flawed experimental designs.
• Methodological Knowledge: deep understanding of the scientific method, statistical significance in biological contexts, and regulatory standards.
• Communication: ability to explain intricate biological pathways or cellular mechanisms in clear, accurate technical prose.
• A PayPal account to receive payment from our clients.

Requirements

• Evaluate AI-Generated Science: review model responses to complex biological queries for factual accuracy, reasoning, and adherence to current scientific consensus.
• Fact-Check Technical Claims: validate citations from public databases (e.g., PubMed, NCBI) and ensure AI-generated summaries of research papers are accurate.
• Assess Experimental Logic: critique AI-proposed experimental designs, including controls, variables, and troubleshooting steps for lab procedures.
• Annotate Scientific Data: identify and correct errors in model-generated biological sequences, chemical structures, or taxonomy classifications.
• Ensure Ethical Alignment: verify that AI responses regarding bioethics and sensitive biological data comply with professional and safety standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible hours.
• Ability to work from home.