🧬 Life Sciences Research Scientist (PhD): Wet Lab & Computational Biology Jobs at – Remote Worldwide | $45–$90/Hour Remote Openings 50

🧬 Life Sciences Research Scientist (PhD): Wet Lab & Computational Biology Jobs at micro1 – Remote Worldwide | $45–$90/Hour Are you a PhD-qualified life sciences researcher with experience in laboratory experiments, computational biology, genomics, or molecular biology? 🧪 micro1 is seeking experienced scientific professionals to help train and evaluate next-generation AI systems. This remote contractor opportunity is designed for researchers who can combine scientific knowledge with experimental and computational reasoning to assess AI-generated answers, develop advanced scientific problems, and improve the quality of AI research outputs. 📌 Job Overview - Company: micro1 - Job Title: Life Sciences Research Scientist (PhD): Wet Lab & Computational Biology - Job Type: Contractor - Location: Remote — Worldwide - Open Positions: 50 - Advertised Compensation: $45–$90 per hour - Education: Completed PhD in a relevant life sciences field - Experience: Hands-on research experience in an academic, institutional, or industry laboratory - English Requirement: C1 or higher 🔬 About the Role In this role, you will use your scientific expertise to help AI systems better understand complex life sciences concepts, evaluate research methods, and reason through challenging scientific problems. The position covers a broad range of disciplines, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, microbiome research, structural biology, drug discovery, systems biology, and clinical research. A key part of the role is connecting experimental laboratory knowledge with computational analysis. You will assess whether scientific experiments, analytical pipelines, and research interpretations are accurate and supported by established scientific methods. 🧪 Key Responsibilities - Design challenging, expert-level scientific problems with clear and verifiable solutions. - Review AI-generated answers for scientific accuracy, methodological rigor, and depth of reasoning. - Develop detailed evaluation rubrics and reference answers based on primary literature. - Apply expertise across genomics, transcriptomics, single-cell and spatial omics, epigenomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. - Evaluate research involving microbiome science, metagenomics, structural biology, and drug discovery. - Assess whether proposed laboratory experiments, computational pipelines, and scientific interpretations are valid. - Explain scientific reasoning clearly so other experts can review and validate the work. - Improve output quality through feedback and peer review. 🎓 Required Qualifications Applicants must meet these essential requirements: - A completed PhD in Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, or a closely related life sciences field. - Hands-on research experience in an academic, institutional, or industry laboratory. - Professional written and spoken English proficiency at C1 level or higher. 🧫 Strongly Preferred Experience Wet-Lab Research Practical experience performing laboratory experiments is strongly preferred. Relevant techniques may include: - PCR and quantitative PCR (qPCR) - Cell culture - Sequencing library preparation - Western blotting - Protein purification - LC-MS sample preparation - CRISPR workflows Academic and Scientific Research - Postdoctoral research or experience as a staff scientist or research faculty member. - Peer-reviewed scientific publications, ideally as a first or corresponding author. - A PhD from a leading research university, including institutions in the US, UK, or other recognized research centers. 🧬 Scientific Areas of Expertise This position may be relevant to researchers working in the following fields: - Molecular and Cell Biology - Genetics and Genomics - Transcriptomics and Single-Cell Biology - Computational and Systems Biology - Bioinformatics - Proteomics and Metabolomics - Microbiology and Microbiome Research - Immunology and Neuroscience - Structural Biology and Drug Discovery - Clinical and Translational Research 🛠️ Technical and Analytical Skills Candidates may benefit from experience in: - Experimental design and laboratory protocols - Computational biology and scientific programming - Genomic and transcriptomic data analysis - Quantitative analysis and statistical reasoning - Evaluation of scientific workflows and computational pipelines - Scientific documentation and technical writing - Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical reasoning The exact techniques required will depend on the research domain and assigned project. 💰 Salary and Compensation The advertised pay range is $45–$90 per hour. Actual compensation may depend on the assigned project, qualifications, workload, and contract terms. Applicants should confirm the applicable rate and engagement conditions directly with micro1. 🌍 Who Should Apply? This opportunity may suit PhD-qualified professionals such as: - Life Sciences Research Scientists - Molecular Biologists - Genomics and Genetics Researchers - Computational Biologists - Bioinformatics Scientists - Biochemists - Microbiology and Immunology Researchers - Proteomics and Metabolomics Specialists - Wet-Lab Scientists with computational research experience Applicants should review the complete requirements carefully, particularly the completed PhD, hands-on research experience, and C1-level English requirements. Apply Now