Genomics & Cell Biology Specialist

$70–100/hr

rate as listed

Workload: 20+ hrs/week
Engagement: Project-based
Location: UK, US
Field: Sciences

Design and evaluate advanced biology tasks used to train foundational AI models for science. The work draws on recent bench or computational experience in genomics, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics or synthetic biology.

The work

You would create challenging, non-searchable biology tasks and reference solutions involving construct design, protocol planning, assay troubleshooting and computational analysis. Day-to-day subject matter may include molecular cloning, primer and CRISPR design, PCR or qPCR, functional genomics, sequence analysis and cell-based assays.

Model and data evaluation

You would review model outputs and step-by-step reasoning for biological feasibility, identify technical errors and provide precise written feedback. The role also involves developing specifications, grading rubrics and verification processes for data produced by external technical teams, then aligning judgments with other biology specialists.

What the screening emphasizes

Expect the platform to verify a relevant PhD, recent hands-on bench or computational work and breadth across organisms, model systems and methods. Strong responses will use specific projects to explain experimental controls, design tradeoffs, failure modes and how you distinguish a plausible answer from one that would fail in practice. Scientific software and AI tools are part of the workflow, but coding is not required.

Logistics

This is a part-time engagement through Cincinnatus LLC or an appropriate international entity, with the opportunity for placement on a leading AI lab's extended workforce. The required commitment is at least 20 hours per week during weekdays; the listing does not specify whether the work is remote or whether scheduling is asynchronous. Pay band: $70–100/hr

What they look for

PhD in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, genomics, synthetic biology, biochemistry or a closely related discipline
Recent hands-on bench or computational experience with genomics and cell biology workflows
Experimental design and troubleshooting across organisms, model systems and methods
Biological evaluation of protocols, computational workflows and model reasoning
Benchmark, grading rubric and verification-process design
Clear technical writing and collaborative scientific judgment

Included with this listing

Interview prep — 10 questions

Matched to what this platform's screening actually measures. Answer each out loud in 60–90 seconds: claim → concrete example → implication.

What it tests: This tests whether your expertise is recent and hands-on by checking for concrete ownership of the biological question, workflow, controls, results and troubleshooting decisions.
A strong answer: Anchor the answer in one recent project, naming the model system, methods, your personal responsibilities and a decision you changed in response to evidence. Include enough experimental or analytical detail to support follow-up questions.
Where people lose it: Candidates lose points by describing a laboratory's research program at a high level without separating their own decisions from work performed by collaborators.

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