Microbiologist
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate (by country)
$70–$90/hr
Actively Hiring
100 openings
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About this Role
From the Micro1 listing
Role Title: Microbiologist Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Microbiologists to contribute their scientific expertise to a unique 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate and analyze the development, morphology, and behavior of microscopic organisms including bacteria, fungi, and algae.
- Contribute to the study of the relationship between microorganisms and disease, supporting projects involving medical microbiology.
- Assess the impact of antibiotics and other agents on microbial populations, providing insights for AI model accuracy.
- Document experimental findings and processes with a focus on clarity for AI training data.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure scientific rigor and data integrity in AI development.
- Provide written and verbal expertise on microbiological phenomena and their relevance to real-world and computational contexts.
- Utilize rubrics and established evaluation criteria to assess data quality and support AI training workflows.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Extensive knowledge of bacterial, fungal, and algal systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in investigating microbial structure and physiology.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Ability to document processes and findings clearly for integration into AI systems.
- Comfort working independently in a fully remote, digital-first environment.
- Attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience developing or applying rubrics in scientific or educational contexts.
- Experience with AI, machine learning, or annotation projects related to biology or microbiology.
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant field.
Requirements
- Biology
- Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate and analyze the development, morphology, and behavior of microscopic organisms including bacteria, fungi, and algae.
- Contribute to the study of the relationship between microorganisms and disease, supporting projects involving medical microbiology.
- Assess the impact of antibiotics and other agents on microbial populations, providing insights for AI model accuracy.
- Document experimental findings and processes with a focus on clarity for AI training data.
Why This Role
Work from anywhere, at any time. This fully remote Microbiologist position ($80/hr) breaks down geographic barriers, allowing you to earn US-competitive rates regardless of your local market. It is a perfect stepping stone for building a career in the Data Science ecosystem.
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Can I apply to Micro1 from outside the US or UK?
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Practical, hands-on data work: recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. Tasks are designed to be short and distinct, typically 5 to 60 minutes each.
What does asynchronous AI training work mean in practice?
No set hours, no check-ins, no meetings. You log in when you want, pick up an available task, complete it, and submit; nobody is waiting on you in real time. That's different from remote employment, where you're expected online during business hours. The tradeoff: you're competing with others for available tasks, so an empty queue means there's simply nothing to do until more work is released.
What does Data Science work look like for a Microbiologist?
Tasks here are scoped to Data Science, not generic labeling. As a Microbiologist, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Data Science) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Data Science background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
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