About this opportunity
Confidential lists this Microbiologist opportunity in Denver, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Role Overview
Apply microbiology expertise to help train next-generation AI systems through high-quality scientific input, evaluations, and feedback. This remote contract role focuses on translating real-world knowledge of microorganisms into accurate, clearly documented data that helps AI systems learn, reason, and perform.
Key Responsibilities
Investigate and analyze the development, morphology, and behavior of microscopic organisms, including bacteria, fungi, and algae.
Support medical microbiology work by examining relationships between microorganisms and disease.
Assess the effects of antibiotics and other agents on microbial populations, contributing insights that improve AI model accuracy.
Document experimental findings and processes clearly for use in AI training data.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to maintain scientific rigor and data integrity.
Provide written and verbal expertise on microbiological phenomena in real-world and computational contexts.
Use rubrics and established evaluation criteria to assess data quality and support AI training workflows.
Qualifications
Bachelor''s degree or higher in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
Extensive knowledge of bacterial, fungal, and algal systems.
Demonstrated expertise investigating microbial structure and physiology.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Ability to document processes and findings clearly for integration into AI systems.
Comfort working independently in a fully remote, digital-first environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing or applying rubrics in scientific or educational settings.
Experience with AI, machine learning, or biology or microbiology annotation projects.
Master''s degree or PhD in a relevant field.
Work Terms
Remote contract engagement.
No prior AI experience is required, scientific domain expertise is the primary qualification.
Compensation
$70 to $90 per hour.
Who can apply
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