Remote | PhD Biology AI Safety Consultant — $55–$65/hour

  • New York, New York, United States
  • Contractor
  • Remote

Job Description:

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for PhD-level biology professionals experienced in scientific reasoning, life-science content review, technical evaluation, AI safety assessment, and responsible handling of sensitive biological information.

This role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on biology-focused AI safety review, expert-level prompt evaluation, scientific response assessment, structured annotation, and high-quality project execution. Selected professionals will apply advanced life-science expertise to review technical prompts, evaluate model-generated responses, assess scientific accuracy, and provide structured feedback based on safety-focused evaluation guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Professionals in this role may contribute to:

Biology Prompt & Response Evaluation

  • Write or review expert-level prompts across specialized biology and life-science topics
  • Evaluate model-generated responses for scientific accuracy, clarity, helpfulness, and appropriate handling of sensitive biological content
  • Identify inaccurate explanations, unsupported claims, missing scientific context, or unsafe response patterns
  • Review technical materials across fields such as molecular biology, microbiology, virology, genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, synthetic biology, or immunology

Scientific Annotation & Structured Review

  • Apply structured guidelines to classify biology prompts, conversations, and model responses
  • Annotate technical content based on scientific accuracy, safety considerations, and project-specific review criteria
  • Provide clear written feedback explaining evaluation decisions and relevant scientific concerns
  • Maintain consistency, precision, and professional judgment across submitted review work

Biosafety & Responsible Content Assessment

  • Apply sound judgment around biosafety, biosecurity, and responsible handling of dual-use life-science information
  • Evaluate whether biology-related responses appropriately manage sensitive, hazardous, or safety-relevant content
  • Support review of materials involving laboratory concepts, computational biology, pathogen biology, genetic reasoning, or specialized technical topics
  • Maintain a careful, safety-aware approach when reviewing scientific content and response quality

Ideal Profile

Strong candidates may have:

  • A completed or ongoing PhD in biology or a closely related life-science field
  • Deep expertise in one or more areas such as molecular biology, microbiology, virology, genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, synthetic biology, or immunology
  • Relevant background in modern laboratory techniques, computational methods, biological research, or technical life-science review
  • Strong scientific reasoning and excellent written communication skills in English
  • Sound judgment around biosafety, biosecurity, and responsible handling of sensitive biological information
  • Ability to follow structured guidelines and apply consistent evaluation criteria
  • Ability to work independently in a remote, project-based environment

Educational Background

  • A completed or in-progress PhD in biology, molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, immunology, synthetic biology, or a closely related field is expected
  • Research experience involving laboratory methods, computational techniques, biological analysis, safety protocols, or technical scientific writing is highly relevant
  • Prior AI or machine learning experience is optional; project workflow guidance may be provided

Nice to Have

  • Research, coursework, or professional experience related to biosafety, biosecurity, pathogen biology, dual-use life-science review, or responsible scientific evaluation
  • Experience reviewing, grading, annotating, or red-teaming technical content
  • Familiarity with evaluating scientific writing, technical explanations, research outputs, or model-generated responses
  • Experience applying structured rubrics, safety guidelines, or content classification criteria
  • Comfort working with specialized biology topics while maintaining accuracy, discretion, and safety-aware judgment

Why This Opportunity

  • Apply advanced biology expertise to structured remote project work
  • Contribute to high-quality scientific response review, biosafety evaluation, and technical annotation
  • Work on flexible assignments aligned with your research background and scientific judgment
  • Use your PhD-level expertise in a focused, safety-aware review environment
  • Remote structure with competitive hourly compensation

Contract Details

  • Independent contractor role
  • Fully remote with flexible scheduling
  • Eligible professionals should be based in the United States depending on project needs
  • Expected part-time commitment of approximately 15–25 hours per week, with potential flexibility up to 40 hours depending on project scope and availability
  • Competitive rates between $55–$65 per hour depending on expertise and project scope
  • Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
  • Projects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performance
  • Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution

About the Platform

This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.

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