Molecular/Cellular Biology Expert
$40 - $100/hourpay
Required Skills
Genetic Modeling
Experimental Design
Omics Interpretation
Pathway Analysis
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.
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Job Description
Job Title: Molecular/Cellular Biology Expert
Job Type: Contract, Part-time
Location: Remote
Job Summary
Join our customer's innovative team as a Molecular & Cellular Biology Research Scientist, where you will drive cutting-edge discovery by evaluating mechanisms of action, genetic models, pathway biology, and omics data. Utilize your expertise to enhance scientific rigor, support AI model training, and advance impactful biomedical research – all from the flexibility of a remote setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and critique molecular and cellular biology experiments, including assay design, controls, and reproducibility strategies.
- Analyze pathway biology, biomarker strategies, gene function, and validation studies for robust mechanistic insights.
- Assess omics datasets (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics) and advanced imaging data for scientific accuracy and interpretation.
- Evaluate the application of genetic and knockout/CRISPR models in addressing research questions.
- Design, interpret, and document experimental approaches to inform research best practices.
- Provide structured scientific feedback and evaluations to support AI model training and research quality assurance.
- Communicate complex findings clearly and effectively with team members through strong written and verbal skills.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Biomedical Sciences, or related discipline; or MS/BS with 8+ years of relevant hands-on research experience.
- Minimum 3 years of laboratory research in academic or industry settings (biotech/pharma preferred).
- Expertise in experimental design, wet-lab methodology, and literature analysis.
- Deep understanding of genetic modeling, omics interpretation, and pathway analysis.
- Proven ability to critically evaluate scientific data and experimental outcomes.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clarity in scientific reporting and collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience evaluating data for AI-enabled or computational biology research.
- Background in functional genomics, biomarker discovery, or high-throughput screening.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize scientific findings into actionable insights for interdisciplinary teams.