R&D Systems & Lab Operations Specialist
$40 - $60/hourpay
Required Skills
electronic lab notebooks (elns)
laboratory information management systems (lims)
workflow design
quality assurance
documentation
digital lab process optimization
analytical skills
written communication
verbal communication
lab protocol translation
system configuration
attention to detail
cross-functional collaboration
remote teamwork
lab data management
process automation
life sciences knowledge
digital transformation
rubric development and review
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: R&D Systems & Lab Operations Specialist
Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
Job Summary:
Join our customer's team as a R&D Systems & Lab Operations Specialist and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital laboratory environments. In this expert-level, remote role, you will review, structure, and enhance rubrics to ensure lab protocols translate seamlessly into trackable, auditable workflows, supporting high-impact research and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and refine rubrics to validate the accuracy and usability of laboratory processes within electronic lab environments.
- Translate experimental protocols into structured workflows using Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELNs) and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- Assess and enhance the clarity of documentation to ensure written protocols are actionable, logical, and ready for digital adoption.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify workflow improvements and ensure realistic QA pairs that mirror everyday lab operations.
- Monitor and track protocol execution, providing feedback to ensure compliance with best practices in digital lab management.
- Champion quality assurance by identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for automation in lab processes.
- Serve as a key contributor to the development of scalable and reproducible lab data management strategies.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven expertise with ELNs and LIMS, including workflow design and system configuration.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to convey complex information clearly across diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail in the review and optimization of digital lab processes.
- Experience translating laboratory protocols into structured, digital formats with robust traceability.
- Solid understanding of quality assurance principles in R&D settings.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a remote, expert-driven team.
- Demonstrated experience developing or reviewing rubrics for laboratory or scientific operations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in life sciences, chemistry, engineering, or related discipline.
- Familiarity with automated data capture and digital transformation initiatives in laboratory environments.
- Previous experience as a reviewer or validator in a digital lab setting.