Summary: The Biology Subject Matter Expert role at Alignerr involves collaborating with AI research labs to enhance AI systems in the life sciences. Candidates will design advanced biology questions, evaluate AI responses, and provide feedback to improve AI outputs. A strong background in biology or related fields is essential, while no prior AI experience is required. The position offers flexible, remote work with a commitment of 10–40 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design challenging, advanced biology questions to rigorously test AI performance
- Develop clear, step-by-step solutions with well-structured scientific reasoning
- Evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy, depth, and quality of reasoning
- Collaborate with researchers to build and refine benchmarks spanning undergraduate to Masters-level biology topics
- Provide structured, actionable feedback that improves AI outputs over time
Key Skills:
- Pursuing or holding a Master's degree (or higher) in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a closely related field
- Strong command of advanced biology concepts and scientific reasoning
- Able to communicate complex ideas clearly and precisely in writing
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently
- No prior AI or data annotation experience required
- Experience with data annotation, quality evaluation, or academic assessment design (nice to have)
- Familiarity with large language models or AI evaluation workflows (nice to have)
- Background spanning multiple biology sub-disciplines (e.g., molecular biology, genetics, physiology) (nice to have)
Salary (Rate): £28.00 hourly
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Biology Subject Matter Expert (AI Training)
About The Role
We're looking for biology experts to help train and improve the next generation of AI systems. At Alignerr, we partner with the world's leading AI research labs — and we need sharp scientific minds like yours to make AI smarter, more accurate, and more reliable in the life sciences. Your deep knowledge of biology, biochemistry, or biotechnology will directly shape how AI reasons through complex scientific problems. No AI background needed — just rigorous thinking and a passion for your field.
Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Design challenging, advanced biology questions to rigorously test AI performance
- Develop clear, step-by-step solutions with well-structured scientific reasoning
- Evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy, depth, and quality of reasoning
- Collaborate with researchers to build and refine benchmarks spanning undergraduate to Masters-level biology topics
- Provide structured, actionable feedback that improves AI outputs over time
Who You Are
- Pursuing or holding a Master's degree (or higher) in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a closely related field
- Strong command of advanced biology concepts and scientific reasoning
- Able to communicate complex ideas clearly and precisely in writing
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently
- No prior AI or data annotation experience required
Nice to Have
- Experience with data annotation, quality evaluation, or academic assessment design
- Familiarity with large language models or AI evaluation workflows
- Background spanning multiple biology sub-disciplines (e.g., molecular biology, genetics, physiology)
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside top research labs and scientists
- Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, from anywhere
- Freelance perks: high autonomy, variety of projects, and global collaboration
- Contribute to meaningful work that shapes how AI understands science
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch