Microbiologist
$40 - $60/hourpay
Required Skills
Biology
Microbiology
Chemistry
Bacteria
Fungi
About micro1
micro1 connects domain experts to the development of frontier AI models. Real-world expertise is turned into training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how models perform. AI labs and enterprises use micro1 to train models and build reliable AI agents through advanced evaluations and reinforcement learning environments. Experts contribute directly to how AI systems learn, reason, and perform across domains like finance, healthcare, engineering, and more. Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality contributions at scale.
Our goal is to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. We’ve raised $40M+ in funding, and our AI recruiter has powered over 1 million AI-led interviews as our global network of experts grows into the human intelligence layer for AI.
Job Description
Job Title: Microbiologist
Job Type: Contract
Location: Remote
Job Summary:
Join our customer's team as an expert Microbiologist, collaborating on advanced AI training initiatives. You will leverage your expertise in microbial sciences to investigate the growth, structure, and characteristics of microorganisms, helping shape the next generation of AI models focused on biology. This is a unique opportunity to apply your knowledge in a cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary environment.
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.