Pathogen Assays Specialist (AI Trainer)

TL;DR

Pathogen Assays Specialist (AI Trainer): Training and evaluating large language models on molecular diagnostics and pathogen detection with an accent on factual accuracy and workflow logic. Focus on challenging models on PCR, qPCR, and ELISA assays while documenting failure modes to improve reasoning.

Location: Remote (United States)

Salary: $8–$65 per hour

Company

An agency specializing in providing expert human intelligence to train and refine next-generation AI models for scientific discovery.

What you will do

• Challenge advanced language models on pathogen detection assays, molecular diagnostics, immunoassays, and biosafety protocols.
• Verify factual accuracy and workflow logic for real-world lab scenarios and theoretical assay design.
• Capture reproducible error traces and document failure modes to harden model reasoning.
• Suggest improvements to prompt engineering and evaluation metrics.

Requirements

• PhD in microbiology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, or a closely related life-science field.
• Must be based in the United States.
• Hands-on experience with pathogen assay development or diagnostics.
• Familiarity with CLIA, CAP, or ISO standards.
• Strong metacognitive communication skills with the ability to "show your work".

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to shape the future of AI in scientific discovery and infectious disease research.
• Flexible freelance project engagement.
• Contribution to the democratization of world-class scientific education.