Bioinformatics Scientist

Position: Bioinformatics Scientist

Type: Contractor

Compensation: $45–$90 per hour

Location: Remote

About the Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Bioinformatics Scientists with expertise in medicinal chemistry, bioinformatics, and related research disciplines to contribute to a project focused on training and improving advanced AI systems.

In this role, you will apply your scientific knowledge to analyze complex biological and chemical datasets, support drug discovery research, validate scientific information, and evaluate AI-generated outputs. Your expertise will help improve how AI models interpret scientific data, reason through research problems, and generate reliable scientific insights.

No prior AI experience is required. Your domain knowledge and research experience are what matter most.

Key Responsibilities

- Analyze complex datasets related to medicinal chemistry using advanced bioinformatics methodologies.
- Provide detailed scientific input and subject matter expertise to support AI model development and training.
- Curate, annotate, and validate datasets relevant to drug discovery, molecular analysis, and biological research.
- Evaluate and synthesize findings from biological, chemical, and clinical data sources.
- Apply medicinal chemistry knowledge to experimental design, molecular analysis, and scientific data interpretation.
- Assess AI-generated outputs for scientific accuracy, relevance, consistency, and reliability.




- Identify inaccuracies or gaps in scientific reasoning and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Deliver comprehensive written feedback to support the development and refinement of AI systems.

Required Qualifications

- Robust background in bioinformatics, medicinal chemistry, computational biology, or a related scientific discipline.
- Knowledge of medicinal chemistry concepts, including molecular analysis, drug design, and structure–activity relationships.
- Experience handling, analyzing, or interpreting biological, chemical, or omics datasets.
- Understanding of bioinformatics methodologies and their applications in scientific research.
- Ability to evaluate scientific findings and assess the accuracy of technical information.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and scientific communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Advanced degree (PhD or MSc) in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Medicinal Chemistry, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience working with large-scale omics or cheminformatics datasets.
- In-depth understanding of drug discovery principles, molecular properties, and structure–activity relationships.
- Research experience at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and data science.
- Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary research teams or remote project environments.

Compensation & Engagement

- Compensation: $45–$90 per hour.
- Engagement Type: Independent Contractor.
- Work Arrangement: Remote.

📌 Biomedical Data Scientist (Remote | ) (Canada)
🏢 Synthires
📍 Canada