Cell Biologist
$40 - $60/hourpay
Required Skills
Experimental Systems
Mammalian Cell Culture
Transfection Methods
Clonal Isolation
Experimental Variability
Biology
Cell Biology
About micro1
micro1 is a data engine that helps AI labs train foundational models and enterprises build AI agents. We provide frontier evaluations and reinforcement learning environments used to improve LLM capabilities, as well as contextual evaluations used to monitor and improve AI agents in enterprise settings. Our data engine includes an AI recruiter agent that sources and vets domain experts, a data platform that enables rapid production of high-quality training data, and a pipeline performance system that ensures both quality and velocity.
Our goal is to have 1 billion people doing meaningful work by contributing their expertise to the development of frontier AI models. We’ve raised $40M+ in funding, and our AI recruiter has powered more than 1 million AI-led interviews as our global network of experts expands to form the human intelligence layer for AGI.
Job Description
Job Title: Cell Biologist
Job Type: Contract
Location: Remote
Job Summary:
Join our customer's team as an expert Cell Biologist, where your insights into Experimental Systems and cellular mechanisms will help power cutting-edge AI training. You will leverage your expertise in mammalian cell culture, transfection methods, and clonal isolation to drive meaningful breakthroughs in understanding experimental variability and biological systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute experiments using mammalian cell culture and transfection techniques.
- Isolate and establish clonal cell lines and monitor cellular phenotypes.
- Study the structure, organization, and function of cells and organelles.
- Assess and document sources of experimental variability across different model systems.
- Develop and optimize experimental protocols for reproducibility and scalability.
- Collaborate closely with AI training teams to translate biological insights into high-quality datasets.
- Communicate scientific findings clearly through well-structured written and verbal reports.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology, Cell Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
- Minimum 1 year of hands-on laboratory experience with mammalian cell culture.
- Proficiency in transfection methods and clonal isolation techniques.
- Expert understanding of experimental systems and variability across biological models.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity and detail.
- High level of organizational and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to work independently and remotely with a cross-functional team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with rubcris or similar gene editing platforms.
- Previous involvement with projects for AI training or data labeling.
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a relevant field.