AI training work for biologists and life scientists

Biology expert AI trainer jobs

As of October 29, 2026, we track 38 live AI training roles that fit biologists and life scientists, across 5 platforms. The median listed rate is $70/hr; half of roles pay between $68 and $86, and the best lists up to $150/hr. 6 more roles list only a ceiling (median up to $68/hr), so they aren't in that median. 2 were posted in the last 7 days.

Biology roles hire biologists to write graduate-level questions, check a model's reasoning about experiments and catch confident answers that are subtly wrong.

Key findings

The median role pays $70/hr, 17% above the $60/hr median across all AI training roles we track.
Roles that ask for a master's pay a median $83/hr, 11% more than roles that ask for no credential ($75/hr; 9 and 9 roles).
Most of these roles are open outside the US: only 18% are limited to the United States.
All roles that state a commitment are part-time or flexible, and the typical stated cap is 20 hours a week (17 roles state hours).

From 38 live listings on October 29, 2026. Pay is the midpoint of each listed hourly range. Methodology

Best-paid biology expert AI trainer roles open now

Pay by subfield

Median listed hourly pay for live roles in each subfield, matched from the listing's title and description; a role can count in more than one.

Biology expert AI trainer pay by subfield
Subfield	Roles	Median	Middle half	Top
Molecular and cell biologysmall sample	4	$69/hr	$68-$74	$100
Genomics and bioinformaticssmall sample	9	$68/hr	$68-$72	$100
Biotech and pharmasmall sample	3	$60/hr	n/a	$125

Does a credential pay more?

76% of these listings name a credential. This compares what roles pay by what they ask for, against roles that name none.

Biology expert AI trainer pay by required credential
Listing asks for	Roles	Median	Middle half	Top
Master's	13	$83/hr	$70-$83	$125
No credential stated	9	$75/hr	$60-$88	$125
PhD	27	$70/hr	$68-$83	$150

Pay by platform

Each platform pays and screens differently. Profiles cover payout timing, fees and worker reports.

Biology expert AI trainer pay by platform
Platform	Roles	Median	Middle half	Top
OpenTrain	17	$70/hr	$68-$90	$125
Alignerr	9	$70/hr	$50-$83	$120
Handshake AI (“up to” rates)	6	$68/hr	$57-$113	$150
Mercorsmall sample	4	$86/hr	$81-$95	$125
micro1small sample	2	$68/hr	n/a	$90

Hours, schedule and where you can work

Mostly part-time. 100% of the 27 roles that state a commitment are part-time or flexible. The typical stated cap is 20 hours a week (from 17 roles), with a high of 40.
Location limits. 18% are limited to the United States, 9 name specific countries, and 22 state no country limit.
Contract work. You're paid as an independent contractor, so nothing is withheld for tax. See take-home at $70/hr or read taxes for AI trainers.

What the work looks like

Writing research-level biology questions with verified answers
Grading model reasoning about experiments, mechanisms and data
Reviewing lab protocols and biosafety advice
Checking how models read figures, sequences and papers

What gets you hired

Name your subfield (genomics, neuroscience, microbiology and so on) and lab experience; the credential table on this page shows how often roles ask for a graduate degree.

Shortlist roles that name your training. Specific listings fill faster than general talent pools.
Expect a screen: most platforms run an AI interview or a skills test first. How the screens work.
Apply only on the platform's own site. No real platform charges you to apply; check a recruiter message if you're unsure.
Plan for gaps between projects, and set money aside for tax from day one.

Browse by field: Biology & life sciences.

All 38 live roles for biologists and life scientists

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Disclosure: Mercor and micro1 pay us a referral bonus if someone we send gets hired. Neither program's rules deduct it from your pay, and roles are ranked by pay, never by bonus. How we make money

Questions people ask

How much do biology expert AI trainer jobs pay?

As of October 29, 2026, the median live role pays $70 an hour, half pay between $68 and $86, and the best listed rate is $150. That's 17% above the $60 median across all AI training roles.

Which subfield pays the most?

Right now Molecular and cell biology (median $69/hr across 4 roles, a small sample). The full breakdown is on this page and updates daily.

Do I need a license or degree?

76% of these listings name a credential. Roles asking for a master's pay a median $83/hr, against $75/hr for roles that name none. Name your subfield (genomics, neuroscience, microbiology and so on) and lab experience; the credential table on this page shows how often roles ask for a graduate degree.

Can I do this work outside the US?

18% of these roles are limited to the United States. 22 state no country limit, and 9 name specific countries; each listing shows where it's open.

Is it full-time?

Rarely. 100% of roles that state a commitment are part-time or flexible, and the typical stated cap is 20 hours a week. Projects can pause or end with little notice, so most people do it alongside their main job.

Which platforms hire biologists and life scientists?

Right now: OpenTrain (17 roles, median $70/hr), Alignerr (9 roles, median $70/hr), Handshake AI (“up to” rates) (6 roles, median $68/hr), Mercor (4 roles, median $86/hr), micro1 (2 roles, median $68/hr).

How do I get hired?

Pick roles that match your training, then expect an AI interview or a skills test before you're matched to a project. Apply only through the platform's own site; no real platform charges you to apply.

How these numbers work: AI Training Pay reads the public listings of five AI training platforms every day and normalizes pay to an hourly rate. A role counts for biologists and life scientists when it is in biology & life sciences. Figures marked small sample rest on fewer than 5 roles. Full methodology.

Biology expert AI trainer jobs

Key findings

Best-paid biology expert AI trainer roles open now

Pay by subfield

Does a credential pay more?

Pay by platform

Hours, schedule and where you can work

What the work looks like

What gets you hired

All 38 live roles for biologists and life scientists

Biology Expert

Biology AI Response Evaluation Expert

Biology Expert

Biotechnology Expert

Biologist, PhD

Life Sciences Research Expert (Python)

Biology Expert (Masters/PhDs)

Biology Expert

Genomics & Cell Biology Specialist

Neuroscience Quality Assurance Lead

Biology Expert (Masters/PhDs)

Biology Researcher (Masters/PhDs)

Biology Specialist (Masters/PhDs)

Biology and Bioinformatics AI Evaluation Expert

Computational Biology And Bioinformatics Expert

Life Sciences Research Scientist

Life Sciences Research Scientist (PhD): Wet Lab & Computational Biology

STEM Expert – Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD)

Biologist Talent Network

Biotech Health Data Governance Lead

Bioinformatics/Computational Biology Expert

Biology Quality Assurance Lead

Biology AI Evaluation Specialist

Biology Expert (Canada)

Biology Expert or Specialist

Biology Expert for AI Training With Python

Biology Expert

Biology Masters

Biology Subject Matter Expert - AI Content Specialist

Bioinformatics/Computational Biology Expert (India)

Bioinformatics AI Evaluation Task Designer

Computational Genomics AI Benchmark Expert

Computational Genomics AI Benchmarking Expert

Computational Life Sciences AI Task Designer

Computational Life Sciences AI Task Expert

Computational Life Sciences Task Designer

Computational Life Sciences Task Designer

Scientific Computing Expert (Life Sciences)

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