Molecular Biologist - AI Trainer
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location_on15811, Fisher Island Drive, Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, 33109, United States
About the Team
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
About the Role
We are seeking a Biology Research Scientist to support our AI drug discovery pipelines. In this role, you will independently verify protein target assignments by accessing primary sources such as papers and patents, cross-referencing them against UniProt records. Your work ensures data accuracy by flagging and classifying target assignment errors using a structured taxonomy and proposing correct accessions where necessary.
This position requires you to write concise, evidence-grounded notes explaining your reasoning to enhance database reliability. You will work asynchronously to meet deadlines, contributing to the integrity of data used in advanced research.
Hiring Process
The application process takes approximately 20–30 minutes to complete. To be considered for this opportunity, please follow these steps:
- Upload your resume.
- Complete an AI interview based on your resume.
- Submit the application form.
Our team reviews applications daily. For further details about the interview process and platform information, please visit our talent documentation at talent.docs.mercor.com. For any help or support, reach out to support@mercor.com.
Work location
Work model: Remote
15811, Fisher Island Drive, Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, 33109, United States
Miami Beach, Florida
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAccess primary sources to verify protein target assignments against UniProt records
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Biology, SPR, TR-Fret, Radioligand Binding, Kinase Assays, GPCR Functional Assays, Ic50/ki/kd.
Education: PhD with industry experience required.
Frequently asked questions about Molecular Biologist - AI Trainer at Mercor
What does a Molecular Biologist - AI Trainer at Mercor do?expand_more
A Molecular Biologist - AI Trainer at Mercor is responsible for the following: Access primary sources to verify protein target assignments against UniProt records; Flag and classify target assignment errors using a structured taxonomy; Propose correct UniProt accessions to enhance database reliability; and Write concise, evidence-grounded notes to support AI drug discovery pipelines.
What are the requirements for this Molecular Biologist - AI Trainer role?expand_more
To qualify for the Molecular Biologist - AI Trainer at Mercor position, applicants should have: BA/BS with 5+ years experience; MS with 2+ years experience; PhD with industry or drug discovery research experience; Hands-on binding or functional assay experience (SPR, TR-FRET, radioligand binding, kinase assays, GPCR functional assays, IC50/Ki/KD); Currently bench-active in a research, scientist, or associate scientist role; and Working fluency with UniProt or adjacent workflows (SAR support, HTS, target validation, biochemical profiling, or IND-enabling studies).
Where is the Molecular Biologist - AI Trainer role at Mercor located?expand_more
Molecular Biologist - AI Trainer at Mercor is based in 15811, Fisher Island Drive, Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, 33109, United States. This is a remote role.