[Hiring] Molecular Biology Expert @the Opportunity

Role Description

We are seeking experienced Molecular Biology subject-matter experts (SMEs) in the United Kingdom to help evaluate and improve advanced generative AI models. This opportunity is designed for molecular biology and related life-science professionals with hands-on experience designing DNA and RNA sequences and nucleic acid constructs before experimentation. Your expertise will help identify gaps in AI reasoning, establish expert-quality reference answers, and improve the accuracy and rigor of AI training data.

Relevant experience includes:

• Primers
• Plasmids
• Expression vectors
• Guide RNAs
• mRNA constructs
• Repair templates

What You’ll Do:

• Identify areas where AI models struggle with molecular biology reasoning and help improve those weaknesses.
• Develop challenging, domain-relevant molecular biology tasks and create accurate, well-documented solutions that can serve as expert reference material.
• Review molecular biology tasks and AI-generated outputs for scientific accuracy, rigor, and biological reasoning.
• Provide clear written feedback explaining whether model responses are correct and where reasoning needs improvement.
• Develop guidelines and evaluation rubrics for assessing sequence-design quality.
• Collaborate with other molecular biology subject-matter experts to maintain consistency and accuracy across training data.

Relevant areas include:

• PCR and qPCR primer design
• Cloning and plasmid design
• Expression vectors
• gRNA and sgRNA design
• mRNA and RNA constructs
• HDR and repair templates
• Molecular cloning strategies
• Codon optimization
• Sequence-design evaluation

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, synthetic biology, bioengineering, or a related life-science field; PhD strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience designing nucleic acid constructs before experimentation across several areas, including primers, plasmids and vectors, gRNA/sgRNA, mRNA, and HDR or repair templates.
• Practical understanding of cloning strategies such as Gibson, Golden Gate, Gateway, and restriction-based approaches.
• Experience with codon optimization.
• Strong peer-reviewed publication record, with preference for first-author research in recognized scientific journals.
• Demonstrated career progression within molecular biology or a closely related scientific field.
• Ability to reliably commit to at least 20 hours per week on weekdays.
• Strong written communication and the ability to explain scientific reasoning and design decisions clearly and precisely.
• Previous experience in AI training, AI model evaluation, or data annotation is an advantage but is not required.

Publication Experience

• A strong research and publication record is particularly valuable for this opportunity. Relevant first-author research in established journals across molecular biology, genetics, biotechnology, and related disciplines is preferred.
• Please include links to relevant publications when applying.

Why Participate

• Apply your molecular biology expertise to the development and evaluation of advanced AI systems.
• Work on challenging problems that require genuine subject-matter expertise.
• Help establish expert-quality standards for molecular biology reasoning and sequence-design evaluation.
• Collaborate with specialists across molecular biology and AI.
• Work remotely with a flexible engagement structure.

Engagement Terms

• Compensation: $70–$105/hour
• Annualized equivalent: $145,600–$218,400 based on 40 hours/week for 52 weeks
• Location: United Kingdom
• Work arrangement: Fully remote
• Engagement: Hourly contract
• Availability: Minimum 20 hours per week on weekdays
• Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on project requirements and performance.
• Work will not require access to confidential or proprietary information belonging to an employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are made weekly based on services rendered.
• H-1B and STEM OPT candidates are not currently supported.
• We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Skills

• DNA/RNA sequence design
• Plasmid and vector design
• Cloning strategies (Gibson, Golden Gate, Gateway, restriction‑based)
• Codon optimization
• PCR/qPCR primer design
• HDR and repair template design
• mRNA construct design
• Scientific writing and communication
• AI model evaluation and data annotation
• Publication record