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Mercor · 1 month ago

Biology Experts (Masters/PhDs)

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level

Mercor is seeking Biology PhDs for a premier project with one of the world's top AI labs. In this role, you will contribute your subject matter expertise to a cutting-edge project involving frontier large language models, crafting high-quality problems with real-world applicability to inform the future of AI innovation.

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Responsibilities

You will work asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across your domain
You will craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real world applicability
The project is 15-20 hours of work per week with potential for increased hours and extension
The work is fully remote and asynchronous

Qualification

PhD in BiologyPython codingR codingEcology experienceBiochemistry experienceGenetics experienceEnglishAttention to detailWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Have a Masters or PhD in Biology from a top US university
Have experience coding in Python, R for projects or research
Have field-specific experience in Ecology, Biochemistry, or Genetics
Have high attention to detail
Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Have excellent proficiency in English
Are currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia

Company

Mercor

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Mercor is an AI-based hiring platform that improves the recruitment process by matching talent with opportunities tailored to their skills.
dateFounded in 2023
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://mercor.com

H1B Sponsorship

Mercor has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (7)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$483.6M
Key Investors
FelicisBenchmarkGeneral Catalyst
2025-10-27Series C· $350M
2025-02-20Series B· $100M
2024-09-19Series A· $30M

Leadership Team

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Adarsh Hiremath
Co-Founder / CTO
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