Biologist
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate (by country)
$70–$90/hr
Actively Hiring
100 openings
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About this Role
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Role Title: Biologist Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Biologists to contribute their cellular and molecular biology expertise to an innovative customer 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. This opportunity places a strong emphasis on both written and verbal communication, as you will help define and assess expert-level scientific content. Professionals with hands-on wet lab and CRISPR experience are especially encouraged to participate.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, optimization, and execution of CRISPR-based gene editing experiments.
- Develop and implement cloning strategies to generate novel constructs and cell lines.
- Perform genotyping, PCR-based assays, and sequence analyses to validate genetic modifications.
- Design synthetic DNA/RNA sequences and contribute to screening logic for high-throughput workflows.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to translate experimental data into structured formats for AI model training.
- Apply molecular biology techniques to study and characterize molecules, organelles, and cellular organization.
- Document experimental procedures and results with exceptional clarity and precision, supporting reproducibility and knowledge transfer.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Expertise in CRISPR technology and gene editing workflows.
- Extensive hands-on experience with cloning, genotyping, and PCR-based assays.
- Strong background in sequence design and molecular screening strategies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with keen attention to scientific detail.
- Ability to research and analyze molecular and organelle functions within cells.
- Demonstrated commitment to data accuracy, workflow optimization, and experimental rigor.
- Self-driven and collaborative, with a track record of contributing to high-impact research projects.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with the development or evaluation of rubrics, especially for AI and data annotation workflows.
- Familiarity with designing datasets or protocols for AI training and human review processes.
- Previous collaboration with interdisciplinary or remote teams on data-driven biology projects.
Requirements
- Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Wet Labs
- Crispr
- Cell Biology
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, optimization, and execution of CRISPR-based gene editing experiments.
- Develop and implement cloning strategies to generate novel constructs and cell lines.
- Perform genotyping, PCR-based assays, and sequence analyses to validate genetic modifications.
- Design synthetic DNA/RNA sequences and contribute to screening logic for high-throughput workflows.
Why This Role
Geography stops mattering here. This remote Biologist opportunity pays $80/hr regardless of where you're based, making it a solid entry point into STEM work without needing to relocate.
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For the top pay tiers, a PhD or current enrollment is usually expected. But the domain assessment is what actually decides it: if you can solve the problems, the degree becomes secondary.
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Tasks here are scoped to STEM, not generic labeling. As a Biologist, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to STEM) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on STEM background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
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