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Biology Expert (PhD)

Micro1 Remote

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$80–$90/task

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150 openings

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What We Know About This Role

Start timeline
Starts within 24–48 hrs of onboarding

About this Role

From the Micro1 listing

Role Title: Biology Expert (PhD) Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Biology Experts (PhD) to contribute to a dynamic customer project focused on advancing artificial intelligence capabilities. 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

  • Critically evaluate and provide detailed feedback on biology-related data, prompts, or content used in AI development workflows.
  • Create, review, and refine scientific scenarios, questions, or explanations reflecting complex, real-world biological problems.
  • Offer expert-level insights to ensure accuracy, relevance, and depth of AI training datasets and system outputs in the biological domain.
  • Collaborate with platform teams to clarify ambiguities and improve data quality, coverage, and representativeness for biological subject matter.
  • Document findings, methodologies, and rationale to support transparency and reproducibility in project deliverables.
  • Participate in iterative review cycles and ongoing evaluation to enhance the AI system’s capabilities in biology.
  • Engage in knowledge-sharing sessions with interdisciplinary experts, contributing to the enrichment of project outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD in biology or a closely related life science discipline.
  • Demonstrated expertise in core biological principles with the ability to contextualize complex topics for diverse audiences.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clear articulation of feedback and scientific reasoning.
  • Experience with scientific data analysis, critical evaluation of research, and synthesis of intricate subject matter.
  • Proven ability to work independently, consistently delivering high-quality outputs within defined project frameworks.
  • Prior contributions to interdisciplinary scientific or technology-focused projects (exposure to AI is a plus but not mandatory).
  • Keen attention to detail, consistency, and a passion for promoting scientific rigor and accuracy.

Compensation Structure

Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete work may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply. Experts must submit a minimum of tasks per week.

Start Timeline & Availability

We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts ready to jump in right away. If selected, we expect you to start your first tasks within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.

Requirements

  • biology expertise
  • critical evaluation
  • scientific communication
  • attention to detail
  • Must be eligible to work in Remote

Why This Role

Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete work may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply. Experts must submit a minimum of tasks per week.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply to Micro1 from outside the US or UK?

Yes. Micro1 accepts applicants from most countries worldwide, unlike DataAnnotation or Outlier, both of which cap access to a handful of English-speaking countries. Most roles still require strong written and spoken English.

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.

Is academic-niche AI training just data labeling?

No, it's closer to academic research. Expect to write or verify complex proofs, solve advanced equations, or check the logic behind a model's step-by-step reasoning. The goal is teaching AI systems to reason deeply within your specific field.

Do I need a PhD for academic-niche AI training roles?

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.

Is academic-niche AI training a continuous job?

Usually not. Work runs in campaigns, like training a model specifically on quantum mechanics, that might last a few weeks. Treat it as a high-paying fellowship or grant rather than a permanent daily job.

What does STEM work look like for a Biology Expert (PhD)?

Tasks here are scoped to STEM, not generic labeling. As a Biology Expert (PhD), 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.

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, 150 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 does per-task pay translate to an hourly rate?

It doesn't directly, that's the catch. Each task has a listed price and an estimated completion time, but your actual effective rate depends on how fast you work. If a task is estimated at 20 minutes and pays $8, that is $24/hr for a fast worker and $12/hr for a slow one. Track your actual time on the first few tasks before treating the listed rate as your real hourly income.

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.