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Biology AI Evaluation Expert

You will help evaluate how well AI models reason about biology, from experimental design to interpreting results.

Field
Biology & life sciences
Where
United States, Albania, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia +89 more
Commitment
part time
Hours
up to 20/week
Posted
5 days ago

Pay data for your profession: Science AI trainer jobs · Biology expert AI trainer jobs

How this pay compares

The title points to rating and reviewing ai output: judging a model's answers or code against guidelines, such as which of two is better or whether one is correct and safe. What each kind of AI training work pays

At $90/hr (the midpoint of $60 to $120), this role pays more than 75% of the 34 open biology & life sciences roles with a listed pay range, above the median of $75.

OpenTrain AI roles that closed since late October stayed listed a median of 31 days (122 roles). OpenTrain AI posted this one 5 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

Per week, before tax

$1,800

Per month, if the work is steady

$7,800

Tax
Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $1,972 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.

Assumes paid hours only; unpaid assessments, onboarding and gaps between projects lower the real figure. Full take-home calculator · Track what you actually earn

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.

PlatformOpenMedianBest-paid open role
Mercor5$88/hrBiotechnology Expert$110-125/hr
OpenTrain AIthis role21$75/hrBiology Expert for AI Evaluation$150/hr
Alignerr9$70/hrBiologist, PhD$90-120/hr
micro14$68/hr4 pricedLife Sciences Research Expert (Python)$60-120/hr
Handshake AI6up to $68/hrBiology 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 full listing

As posted on OpenTrain AI. See the original

The work

You will help evaluate how well AI models reason about biology, from experimental design to interpreting results.

  • Write realistic biology scenarios and reference answers that explain the mechanisms and evidence behind each conclusion.
  • Review model responses for biological accuracy, sound use of evidence, and appropriate uncertainty.
  • Spot fluent explanations that reach biologically incorrect conclusions.

Pay, schedule, and requirements

  • Pay: $60 to $120 per hour, paid weekly via Stripe.
  • Schedule: Remote, asynchronous contractor work with no fixed hours; the role requires 20 or more hours per week, and workload can scale up or down.
  • Location: Remote, but not worldwide; applicants must be in an eligible country.
  • Language: Strong written English and the ability to explain scientific reasoning clearly.
  • You need demonstrated depth in biology, such as genetics, ecology, microbiology, physiology, or evolution.
  • Wet-lab or field research, peer-reviewed publications, teaching, and science communication experience are helpful.

How to apply

Apply on OpenTrain with your resume, then complete the application on the hiring site.

About AI training work

AI training uses human-written examples and reviews to help AI systems learn and improve. Biology experts are paid to create scientifically grounded examples and catch errors that require subject knowledge to recognize.

From applying to your first payment on OpenTrain AI

  1. 1

    Create a profile

    Create a free OpenTrain profile with your domains, languages and hourly rate.

  2. 2

    Apply

    Apply to the listing. Some listings hire through OpenTrain; others send you to the hiring platform.

  3. 3

    Funded milestones

    The client funds each milestone before work starts.

  4. 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.

Sources: OpenTrain: AI training careers, OpenTrain docs: invoicing and payouts

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Pay history

OpenTrain AI has listed this role at $60-120/hr since Nov 6, 2026 with no change.

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