Bioinformatics/Computational Biology Expert
Use your bioinformatics and computational biology experience to create realistic problems and review AI-generated answers. Work independently on ongoing projects at your own pace.
- Field
- Biology & life sciences
- Where
- India
- Commitment
- part time
- Hours
- up to 20/week
- Asks for
- PhD, Master's
- Posted
- 6 days ago
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How this pay compares
At $47/hr, this role pays more than 7% of the 34 open biology & life sciences roles with a listed pay range, below the median of $75.
Open biology & life sciences roles that ask for a PhD have a median of $70/hr (21 roles).
OpenTrain AI roles that closed since late October stayed listed a median of 31 days (122 roles). OpenTrain AI posted this one 6 days ago.
Computed from 2,746 open roles we track across Mercor, micro1, Handshake AI, Alignerr, Appen and OpenTrain AI, refreshed daily. Midpoints of listed ranges; “up to” ceilings are left out of medians.
What you would earn at this rate
Rate
$47/hr
Per week, before tax
$940
Per month, if the work is steady
$4,073
- Tax
- Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $1,030 a month for self-employment tax plus federal income tax at the 12% bracket (25%, before state tax). Outside the US, your own country's rules apply.
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Open biology & life sciences roles on each platform
The same kind of work, priced on every platform we track, with the best-paid open role on each.
| Platform | Open | Median | Best-paid open role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercor | 5 | $88/hr | Biotechnology Expert$110-125/hr |
| OpenTrain AIthis role | 21 | $75/hr | Biology Expert for AI Evaluation$150/hr |
| Alignerr | 9 | $70/hr | Biologist, PhD$90-120/hr |
| micro1 | 4 | $68/hr4 priced | Life Sciences Research Expert (Python)$60-120/hr |
| Handshake AI | 6 | up to $68/hr | Biology ExpertUp to $150/hr |
“Up to” rows list only ceilings, so their median is a maximum, not comparable with the range midpoints above them.
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The work
Use your bioinformatics and computational biology experience to create realistic problems and review AI-generated answers. Work independently on ongoing projects at your own pace.
- Create problems based on pipeline design, sequence analysis, and research workflows.
- Check AI responses for technical accuracy, reproducibility, and alignment with computational biology practice.
- Write structured feedback that explains errors and better approaches.
- Apply expert judgment in genomics and NGS pipelines, sequence analysis, statistical genetics, or structural biology.
What it pays and takes
- Pay: Up to $47 per hour.
- Schedule: Part-time, asynchronous work with no set schedule; the commitment is 20+ hours per week.
- Location: Open to candidates in India.
- Language: Strong written English.
- Bring demonstrated bioinformatics or computational biology experience, including ownership of substantial pipelines, and a record of first-author publications plus research or industry experience.
- Have a PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, genomics, or a comparable quantitative or life sciences field, or an MS with strong industry experience.
- Show depth in NGS and sequence analysis, statistical genetics, or structural biology, along with clear written communication and attention to detail.
Helpful tools and experience
Experience with BWA, GATK, samtools, BLAST, Biopython, PyMOL, AlphaFold, R, Bioconductor, or end-to-end genomics and sequencing pipelines can support your work.
How it works
Apply on OpenTrain with your resume, then complete the application on the hiring site.
About AI training work
AI training is the human work of creating examples and evaluating model responses so AI systems can improve. OpenTrain helps people find AI-training projects, build a profile, and apply; creating an account is free.
From applying to your first payment on OpenTrain AI
- 1
Create a profile
Create a free OpenTrain profile with your domains, languages and hourly rate.
- 2
Apply
Apply to the listing. Some listings hire through OpenTrain; others send you to the hiring platform.
- 3
Funded milestones
The client funds each milestone before work starts.
- 4
First payment
OpenTrain pays out to your connected payout method when the client approves the milestone. It doesn't publish a fixed payout schedule.
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Full OpenTrain AI profile: watch-outs and the public record →Pay history
OpenTrain AI has listed this role at $47/hr since Nov 6, 2026 with no change.
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