Biologist
SME Careers • Remote
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate
$70/task
Listed
16d ago
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About this Role
From the SME Careers listing
We’re seeking biologists to join our AI training project. In this role, you will review AI-generated responses, evaluate reasoning quality and step-by-step problem-solving, and provide expert feedback that helps models produce answers that are accurate, logical, and clearly explained. You will assess solutions for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to the prompt; identify errors in methodology or conceptual understanding; fact-check biological information; write high-quality biological explanations and model solutions that demonstrate correct methods; and rate and compare multiple AI responses based on biological correctness and reasoning quality.
Important: There is no immediate project for this role; however, if qualified, you will be among the first experts we reach out to when relevant opportunities arise. This will also provide you with access to future projects available through our expert network.
Key responsibilities
- Develop AI Training Content: Create detailed prompts in various topics and responses to guide AI learning, ensuring the models reflect a comprehensive understanding of diverse subjects.
- Optimize AI Performance: Evaluate and rank AI responses to enhance the model's accuracy, fluency, and contextual relevance.
- Ensure Model Integrity: Test AI models for potential inaccuracies or biases, validating their reliability across use cases.
Your profile
- You hold a MS or PhD in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, or a closely related life-science field.in one of the top 100 universities.
- Confident in human and animal biology, molecular pathways, physiology, disease/health fundamentals, and lab/experimental reasoning.
- You have developed or critically reviewed complex biology content (e.g., problem banks, proofs, textbook sections, research notes).
- Expert at fact-checking information using public sources across multiple domains.
- Published in a peer-reviewed journal.
- You communicate biology clearly and turn advanced theory into real-world solutions.
- English proficiency C1 and above with excellent writing skills.
- Bonus: Data labeling, RLHF, or AI model evaluation experience.
🌍 Geographic Availability This role is available to qualified experts globally. However, as a U.S.-based company, SME Careers complies with U.S. export control and sanctions regulations. Eligibility depends on your country of residence and any applicable trade restrictions. Some projects may have additional language or region-specific requirements.
💰 Pay Rate May Vary Based on Your Location Your actual compensation will be determined based on your location and local market conditions. See regional job listings for localized pay information, or the application process will clarify your specific rate.
If you're unsure whether you're eligible, proceed with the application—SME's screening will determine your jurisdiction status and applicable compensation.
Requirements
- Molecular & Cellular Biology
- Evolutionary Biology
- Biology
- English
- cell biology
- Computational Biology
- Research
Why This Role
SME Careers treats STEM expertise as a career asset, not a one-off gig. As a Biologist, consistent high-quality work moves you up a real ladder: Data Trainer, then Quality Analyst, then Project Manager. Payments run weekly through Deel, and the schedule is entirely yours to set.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does SME Careers offer a path for advancement?
Yes. SME Careers is unusual among AI training platforms for this: it publishes an explicit career ladder, Data Trainer, then Quality Analyst, then QA Lead, then Project Manager. Consistent, high-quality work is what moves you up it.
How does SME Careers pay freelancers?
Weekly, through Deel. Deel also handles tax compliance, which is how SME Careers pays contractors across more than 40 countries without running its own international payroll.
Is SME Careers work ongoing or project-based?
Project-based. Assignment duration and availability vary by project, but consistently high-quality work earns priority access to whatever comes next.
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 Biologist?
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.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
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Who is behind SME Careers?
SME Careers is the expert talent division of SuperAnnotate, an AI data infrastructure platform, connecting domain experts with high-level AI training projects.