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Biology Expert for AI Evaluation

You will help train AI by creating realistic biology problems and research scenarios, reviewing model-generated answers, and explaining how they can improve. Your feedback should reflect current research and practical laboratory knowledge.

Field
Biology & life sciences
Where
United States
Commitment
part time
Hours
up to 20/week
Asks for
PhD
Posted
6 days ago

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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 $150/hr, this role pays more than 99% of the 34 open biology & life sciences roles with a listed pay range, above 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

$150/hr

Per week, before tax

$3,000

Per month, if the work is steady

$13,000

Tax
Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $3,287 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 AI Response Evaluator$125/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

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The work

You will help train AI by creating realistic biology problems and research scenarios, reviewing model-generated answers, and explaining how they can improve. Your feedback should reflect current research and practical laboratory knowledge.

This is independent, asynchronous project work that can fit alongside research, studies, or another role.

  • Create advanced biology problems and scenarios based on real research and laboratory work.
  • Review AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, rigor, and alignment with current research practice.
  • Explain errors, strengths, and improvement opportunities in clear written feedback.
  • Use practical biology research judgment to help improve AI model performance.
  • Work independently on remote project tasks.

What it pays and takes

This role is suited to someone with advanced biology training and strong written communication. Research output and experience across multiple biology areas or techniques can support success.

  • Pay: Up to $150 per hour.
  • Hours: 20 or more hours per week, with no set daily schedule.
  • Work setting: Remote and open to candidates in the United States.
  • Education: Completed PhD or current PhD enrollment in a relevant biology field, with preference for candidates later in their program.
  • Subject knowledge: Depth in virology, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, cell biology, epidemiology, bioinformatics, biotechnology, or toxicology.
  • Communication: Strong written communication, close attention to scientific detail, and the ability to explain complex biology clearly.
  • Research background: Peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or other research output are valuable.
  • Helpful technical experience: Sequencing, CRISPR, flow cytometry, microscopy, structural biology, or computational and statistical analysis in R or Python.

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 behind systems that learn from examples, including writing and rating model responses and reviewing their accuracy. OpenTrain helps people find AI training projects, build a profile, and apply in minutes, while specialists use their subject knowledge to give models better feedback.

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.

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Pay history

OpenTrain AI has listed this role at $150/hr since Nov 6, 2026 with no change.

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