[Hiring] Clinical, Microbiome & Translational Research Scientist @YO AI Labs

Role Description

We are seeking experienced Life Sciences Research Scientists with PhD-level expertise in wet lab and computational biology to contribute to the development and evaluation of next-generation AI systems. In this role, you will apply your scientific knowledge to create challenging research problems, evaluate AI-generated responses, and assess the accuracy and depth of scientific reasoning. Your expertise will help ensure that AI systems produce reliable, evidence-based scientific insights grounded in established experimental methods and computational research practices.

• Design and develop challenging, expert-level scientific problems in life sciences with clear, verifiable solutions.
• Review and evaluate AI-generated outputs for scientific accuracy, methodological rigor, and depth of reasoning.
• Develop detailed evaluation rubrics and reference answers based on primary literature and established experimental and computational methodologies.
• Apply domain expertise across areas such as genomics, transcriptomics, single-cell and spatial omics, epigenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, microbiome research, metagenomics, structural biology, drug discovery, systems biology, and clinical or translational research.
• Evaluate experimental designs, computational analysis pipelines, and scientific interpretations for accuracy and validity.
• Provide clear, detailed written explanations of scientific reasoning to support expert review and validation.
• Maintain high-quality standards through iterative feedback, revisions, and peer review.

Qualifications

• Completed PhD in Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, or a closely related life sciences field.
• Hands-on research experience in an academic, institutional, or industry research laboratory.
• Professional written and spoken English proficiency (C1 level or higher).

Requirements

• Practical wet lab experience performing techniques such as PCR/qPCR, cell culture, sequencing library preparation, Western blotting, protein purification, LC-MS sample preparation, or CRISPR workflows.
• Academic research experience as a Postdoctoral Researcher, Staff Scientist, Research Faculty Member, or in an equivalent position.
• Peer-reviewed scientific publications, preferably as a first or corresponding author.
• PhD from a leading research university in the US, UK, or another recognized research institution.