Life Sciences Subject Matter Expert (Biology)

Create challenging biology problems based on realistic research contexts. The tasks should test how well someone can interpret and connect scientific evidence, not just recall facts.

• Write clear questions and rigorous reference answers grounded in scientific reasoning.
• Interpret experiments, datasets, figures, sequences, structures, and other biological evidence.
• Check biological claims, calculations, assumptions, and conclusions for accuracy.
• Spot ambiguity, alternative interpretations, and questions that lack enough information.
• Make tasks self-contained and reproducible where applicable, document them clearly, and incorporate reviewer feedback while maintaining quality and throughput.

What the role requires

• A Ph.D., postdoctoral experience, or equivalent advanced research experience in the life sciences.
• Strong expertise in at least one biological field, such as molecular biology, genetics and genomics, cell biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, microbiology, immunology, ecology, structural biology, or biophysics.
• Ability to interpret scientific experiments, data, and research findings; strong scientific writing and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English.
• Remote, open worldwide. One-month contractor assignment requiring at least 20 hours per week, including four hours of overlap with Pacific Time.

Helpful experience

Experience designing graduate-level problems, assessments, or research exercises is useful. Scientific manuscript review, explaining complex science through precise questions, evaluating AI-generated scientific responses, peer-reviewed publications, or graduate-level teaching and mentoring are also helpful.

How to apply

Apply on OpenTrain with your resume, then complete the application on the hiring site.

About AI training work

AI training uses examples prepared and reviewed by people to help AI models learn. Scientific experts bring the judgment needed to create and assess tasks that involve complex research evidence.