Life Sciences Research Scientist (Remote | $45–$90/hr)

Company: Synthires
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Location: London
Job Description:

Life Sciences Research Scientist (PhD): Wet Lab & Computational Biology

Position: Life Sciences Research Scientist (PhD): Wet Lab & Computational Biology

Type: Contractor

Compensation: $45–$90/hour

Location: Remote — Worldwide

About the Opportunity

Apply advanced life sciences research expertise to help train and evaluate next-generation AI systems. This role involves designing scientific challenges, assessing AI-generated research outputs, and developing evidence-based solutions across experimental and computational biology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design challenging, expert-level life sciences problems with clear, verifiable solutions.
  • Evaluate AI-generated outputs for scientific accuracy, rigor, and depth of reasoning.
  • Develop assessment rubrics and reference answers grounded in primary literature and established methodologies.
  • Apply expertise across genomics, proteomics, structural biology, drug discovery, systems biology, and related research areas.
  • Assess experimental designs, computational pipelines, and scientific interpretations for validity.
  • Document reasoning clearly and incorporate feedback through iterative review.

Required Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Strong scientific reasoning, analytical skills, and technical communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Practical wet‑lab experience with techniques such as PCR/qPCR, cell culture, sequencing library preparation, Western blotting, protein purification, LC-MS sample preparation, or CRISPR workflows.
  • Postdoctoral, staff scientist, research faculty, or equivalent academic research experience.Peer‑reviewed publications, preferably as first or corresponding author.
  • PhD from a leading research university.

Compensation

  • $45–$90/hour.
  • Contractor engagement with 50 openings.

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Posted: October 24th, 2026