Meridial Marketplace, by Invisible · 1 week ago
Biology Expert (SME) - Freelance Project
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$25/hr - $100/hr
5+ years expMeridial Marketplace, by Invisible, is seeking a highly experienced Biology professional consultant to work on AI training data projects. The role involves defining success criteria, reviewing outputs, and providing guidance to improve quality and speed, contributing to the delivery of high-quality annotated datasets.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Define domain-specific quality success metrics
Develop project-specific SOPs, QA rubrics, and reference materials for the specific purpose of meeting client technical standards
Review project outputs (annotations, classifications, metadata) against technical standards, flagging and correcting errors before client delivery
Perform structured QA passes on daily/weekly deliverables; flag, track, and resolve defects quickly to hit delivery deadlines
Return work to contractors with precise remediation notes
Provide advisory input on tools, workflows, and processes to meet quality benchmarks
Handle spec changes and edge-case scenarios — e.g., new nomenclature updates, ambiguous classifications, or evolving research standards — drafting acceptance criteria or workarounds
Curate example libraries of 'gold standard' annotated datasets for calibration and comparability to reference samples
Participate in vetting and assessing technical contractor talent for specific projects, including sample annotation reviews and domain-specific knowledge tests
Review sample work from contractors and provide precise, actionable written feedback to improve outputs
Create targeted training or calibration resources — e.g., correct application of nomenclature, guidelines for ambiguous cases, data formatting standards
Advise on technical scoping and requirements during project setup, including reference data sources and domain-specific quality thresholds
Provide expert guidance for edge cases, technical exceptions, and specification changes during the project lifecycle
Contribute to post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future standards
Identify and summarize client model observations and insights (e.g., misclassification trends, knowledge gaps in model outputs)
Build dashboards or trackers with defect categories and recurrence to surface production insights that improve project outcomes
Conduct post-mortems, analyze defect trends, and propose process tweaks or training refreshers
Qualification
Required
PhD in Biology, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field, with demonstrable industry or research impact
Deep technical expertise (5+ years professional experience) in advanced Biology field
Proven ability to set, enforce, and maintain high technical standards in your field
Strong communication skills for delivering clear technical guidance
Experience producing technical documentation, quality rubrics, or training resources
Ability to work within fixed project timelines and scope
Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and commitment to accuracy and consistency
Fluency in spoken and written English, with clear and concise writing skills
Company
Meridial Marketplace, by Invisible
We are the AI training and scaling partner for the leading foundation model providers, enterprises, and governments, bridging the gap between AI potential and production.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase