Life Sciences Research Expert

Position: Life Sciences Research Expert

Type: Contractor

Compensation: $60–$120 per hour equivalent

Location: Fully Remote (Worldwide)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking experienced life sciences researchers with strong, hands-on Python skills to contribute to projects focused on evaluating and improving advanced AI systems.

In this role, you will apply your scientific expertise to create, solve, and review challenging research problems across biology, medicine, and related life sciences disciplines. You will use Python to analyze scientific data, develop reproducible solutions, validate computational results, and identify errors in technical reasoning or code.

Areas of Expertise

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

- Medicine and Biomedical Science
- Computational Biology
- Neuroscience
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
- Genetics and Genomics
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Biostatistics and Biological Data Science
- Other relevant life sciences disciplines

Key Responsibilities

- Create and solve technically rigorous scientific problems within your area of expertise.
- Develop reproducible Python-based analyses, models, simulations, and data-processing workflows.
- Analyze and interpret scientific datasets using appropriate computational methods.
- Review scientific solutions and Python code for correctness, clarity, and completeness.
- Validate computational results and identify errors in scientific reasoning, methodology, or implementation.
- Apply domain knowledge to assess the quality and reliability of AI-generated scientific outputs.
- Provide clear,



structured feedback to support the evaluation and improvement of advanced AI systems.

Required Qualifications

- Robust hands-on Python experience for scientific computing, data analysis, modeling, or simulation.
- A solid scientific or applied research background in a relevant life sciences discipline.
- Expertise in at least one relevant area, such as biology, medicine, neuroscience, computational biology, or bioinformatics.
- Ability to analyze scientific problems, validate results, and evaluate technical solutions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- PhD, MD, or master's degree with substantial research experience in a relevant life sciences discipline.
- Research experience demonstrated through publications, thesis work, computational projects, industry research, or equivalent accomplishments.
- Familiarity with scientific Python tools and libraries, including: NumPy, pandas, SciPy, Matplotlib, scikit-learn, Jupyter
- Relevant domain-specific scientific libraries
- Experience developing reproducible computational workflows or scientific simulations.

Compensation & Engagement

- Compensation: $60–$120 per hour equivalent, paid per accepted task.
- Engagement Type: Independent Contractor.
- Work Arrangement: Fully remote, worldwide.
- Time Commitment: Approximately 15 hours per week.
- Schedule: Flexible, with the option to work on weekends.

Application Process

1. Submit Your Application: Apply for the role and complete the required screening questions.
2. AI Interview: Complete an AI interview lasting approximately 30 minutes.
3. Hiring Manager Review: Your application and qualifications will be reviewed by the hiring team.
4. Onboarding: Selected candidates will complete the onboarding process before beginning their first task.

📌 Life Science Specialist (Remote | ) (Canada)
🏢 Synthires
📍 Canada