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Pay

About typicalTops out at $90/hr. The typical top rate across 106 priced science listings is $90/hr.

Getting in

Hard to get in~1–2 hours of assessments. Valid government photo ID.

Steady work

Work is patchyFeast-or-famine project volume.

Payout record

Some delaysSchedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country).

Freshness

RecentPosted 2w ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Not statedThe listing names no country.

The job description

About the Role

What if your years of graduate-level biology training could directly shape how AI understands genetics, biotechnology, and the life sciences? We're looking for Biology Experts — Masters and PhD holders — to solve advanced scientific problems that teach cutting-edge AI models how to reason like a domain expert.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and scientists who want to apply their expertise in a new and impactful way. No AI background needed — just deep biological knowledge and the ability to communicate complex ideas with precision.

What You'll Do

Develop, solve, and critically review advanced biology problems with real-world scientific relevance
Apply your expertise in genetics, biotechnology, bioinformatics, or related fields to design challenging, nuanced problem statements
Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to enhance AI model reasoning and scientific accuracy
Ensure scientific rigor, clarity, and depth across all deliverables
Use Python or R where relevant to support quantitative or bioinformatic tasks

Who You Are

Master's or PhD in Biology or a closely related field — Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, or equivalent
Strong working knowledge of at least one core area: genetics, biotechnology, or bioinformatics
Comfortable coding in Python or R for research or analytical tasks
Exceptional written communicator — you can explain complex science clearly and precisely
Detail-oriented and methodical, with a commitment to scientific accuracy
Fluent in English

Nice to Have

Prior experience with data annotation, data quality review, or AI evaluation workflows
Background in computational biology or experience working with large biological datasets
Familiarity with scientific writing, peer review, or research publication
Experience bridging experimental and computational biology

Why Join Us

Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading AI research labs
Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based scientific work
Make a direct, tangible impact on how AI understands and reasons about the life sciences
Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

How do you apply to Alignerr?

Apply on Alignerr

The Apply button opens this post on Alignerr's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 1–2 hours of assessments.

Get through screening

What Alignerr asks for after you apply:

Take the TestGorilla skills assessment (usually one attempt per role)
Verify your identity with Persona
Join the Alignerr Slack community
Set up payouts once you are assigned to a project

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

Alignerr also needs

Valid government photo ID
Degree or professional experience for expert roles
Webcam for proctored assessments on some roles

Red flags

Red flagLong gaps with no project after passing
Red flagWorker reports of delayed or withheld payments on Glassdoor

What is Alignerr like to work for?

Labelbox's contractor network, which hires generalists and domain experts to label data and write and grade AI training tasks.

Advertised pay	$15–150/hr
Getting in	Hard to get in
Application takes	~1–2 hours of assessments
How you get paid	Weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday, via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country)
Payout record	Some delays
Countries	Accepts most countries but blocks signups from about two dozen; posts India-specific roles such as Hindi, Telugu and Indian-English language and cultural review work.

Generalist and bilingual work is around $15–20/hr, coding QA $30–40/hr, and senior software, advanced math, medical and law roles $70–150/hr; some projects pay per approved task.