Bioinformatics Scientist
Micro1 • Remote
Education
PhD
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$90–$120/hr
Actively Hiring
30 openings
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Role Title: Bioinformatics Scientist Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Bioinformatics Scientists to contribute their specialized expertise to a customer's innovative project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. Scope of Work
- Analyze complex datasets related to medicinal chemistry using advanced bioinformatics methodologies.
- Provide detailed scientific input and content to support the development and training of AI models.
- Curate, annotate, and validate datasets relevant to drug discovery and molecular analysis.
- Evaluate and synthesize findings from biological, chemical, and clinical data sources.
- Offer subject matter expertise on experimental design and data interpretation within medicinal chemistry.
- Assess AI-generated outputs for scientific accuracy, relevance, and reliability.
- Deliver comprehensive written feedback and actionable recommendations for model improvement. Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (e.g., PhD or MSc) in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Medicinal Chemistry, or a related discipline.
- In-depth knowledge of medicinal chemistry concepts, including structure-activity relationships and drug design principles.
- Demonstrated experience in handling and interpreting large-scale omics or cheminformatics datasets.
- Familiarity with software tools, databases, and programming languages commonly used in bioinformatics (e.g., Python, R, RDKit, KNIME).
- Strong scientific communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas and technical concepts.
- Proven track record of contributing to research projects at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and data science.
- Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary or remote project environments is advantageous.
Requirements
- medicinal chemistry
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
Key responsibilities
- Analyze complex datasets related to medicinal chemistry using advanced bioinformatics methodologies.
- Provide detailed scientific input and content to support the development and training of AI models.
- Curate, annotate, and validate datasets relevant to drug discovery and molecular analysis.
- Evaluate and synthesize findings from biological, chemical, and clinical data sources.
Why this role
The Bioinformatics Scientist role at micro1 pays $90-$120 per hour for scientists who analyze complex biological datasets, drawing on medicinal chemistry background alongside bioinformatics methods. The project centers on turning dataset analysis into reliable input for AI model training. This role suits someone already comfortable working across computational biology and chemistry data.
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Does Micro1 monitor your computer while you work?
On many projects, yes, through time-tracking tools that take periodic screenshots to verify active hours. Check the specific project's requirements before accepting if desktop monitoring is a dealbreaker.
What does the Micro1 application process look like?
Expect a screening interview with Zara, Micro1's AI recruiter. Prepare for it like a real video call: good lighting, clear audio, verbal answers to technical questions. A human manager reviews the recording afterward, and some roles add a short skills assessment on top.
What does the day-to-day workload look like for elite-expert AI training roles?
Slow and deep, not fast and repetitive. A single task can take 45-60 minutes of researching citations or verifying complex calculations. Quality is what's being measured here, not throughput.
Is AI training work the same as traditional consulting?
No. Instead of client deliverables, you're given complex scenarios to evaluate: grading the AI's logic, correcting its hallucinations, and supplying expert-level reasoning it doesn't have on its own. The job is closer to teaching than consulting.
What does Software Engineering work look like for a Bioinformatics Scientist?
Tasks here are scoped to Software Engineering, not generic labeling. As a Bioinformatics Scientist, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Software Engineering) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Software Engineering background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
medicinal chemistry and Expert are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
What does the 'openings' count on this listing mean?
It's Micro1's live count of how many candidates it's still trying to place for this specific role, 30 right now, not a countdown on your individual application. A higher number signals more active demand; it doesn't lower the bar for acceptance.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $90–$120/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Micro1's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.
Is a PhD required?
For this specific role, yes, or near-equivalent professional depth. The credential gate is enforced at the assessment stage, not just on paper. That said, active PhD candidates and people with equivalent published research have qualified without a formal degree. The assessment is the real filter.