Molecular Biologist - Fully Remote | Upto $70/hr

About the jobMercor 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.Position: Biology Research Scientist (BA, MS, PhD's) Type:Contract Compensation:$50–$70/hour Location:Remote Duration:1–2 month minimum, extension likely Commitment:10–20 hours/weekRole ResponsibilitiesAccess primary sources such as papers and patents to verify protein target assignments against UniProt records.Flag and classify target assignment errors using a structured taxonomy to ensure data accuracy.Propose correct UniProt accessions where assignments are incorrect to enhance database reliability.Write concise, evidence-grounded notes explaining your reasoning to support AI drug discovery pipelines.Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve data integrity.QualificationsMust-HaveBA/BS with 5+ years, MS with 2+ years, or PhD with industry or drug discovery research experience in pharmacology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or chemical biology.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.Working fluency with UniProt or adjacent workflows: SAR support, HTS, target validation, biochemical profiling, or IND-enabling studies.PreferredDirect experience with ChEMBL, BindingDB, or PubChem.Selectivity profiling or counterscreening experience.Familiarity with agonist/antagonist vs. activator/inhibitor distinctions.Start DateImmediate startApplication Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)Upload resumeAI interview based on your resumeSubmit formResources & SupportFor details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcomeFor any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.comPS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.Originally posted on Himalayas