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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

Some screening~30–45 min: profile + AI interview. Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview.

Steady work

Work is patchyLong waits between tasks are common.

Payout record

Some delaysSchedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments).

Freshness

RecentPosted 3w ago. Still listed on micro1 on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Open worldwideOpen worldwide.

The job description

Job Type: Contractor

Job Summary: In this role, you’ll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, evaluate, and critique biology, bioinformatics, and computational biology workflows to support AI benchmarking initiatives.
Provide expert-level insights on genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and other biological data analysis pipelines.
Assess and optimize pipeline parameters, tool configurations, and statistical methods for accuracy and reproducibility.
Analyze biological datasets (e.g., NGS, RNA-seq, single-cell, variant calling, protein structure) and provide actionable recommendations.
Leverage domain knowledge to guide the development and validation of biology-related AI models and tools.
Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly, both in writing and verbally, to technical and non-technical collaborators.
Document findings, methodologies, and best practices to ensure knowledge transfer across the customer’s team.

Areas of Expertise (we welcome applicants from any of the following):

Genomics & NGS analysis
Transcriptomics & single-cell analysis
Proteomics & structural biology
Molecular & cell biology
Systems biology & biological network analysis
Drug discovery & computational pharmacology
Biostatistics & machine learning applied to biology

Required Skills and Qualifications:

PhD in biology, bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, or a closely related STEM field, or equivalent industry/research experience.
Professional written and spoken English (C1 or higher).
Deep expertise in at least one of the areas listed above, with hands-on experience analyzing real biological data.
Proficiency in Python and/or R for scientific analysis, plus experience with standard tools in your subfield (e.g., BLAST, samtools, GATK, Bioconductor, Biopython).
Strong statistical, quantitative, and analytical reasoning skills.
Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with the ability to clearly document and explain technical concepts.
Track record of rigorous scientific problem-solving in complex biological domains.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience building reproducible workflows (Nextflow, Snakemake) and working in Linux/command-line environments.
Experience with AI/ML-assisted biology workflows or benchmarking.
Peer-reviewed publications, patents, or contributions to open-source bioinformatics software.

How do you apply to micro1?

Apply on micro1

The Apply button opens this post on micro1's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 30–45 min: profile + AI interview.

Get through screening

What micro1 asks for after you apply:

Do the AI interview with Zara on a computer (not a phone)
Take any skill assessment and verify your identity
Wait to be matched to a project and sign the contract

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

micro1 also needs

Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview
Relevant degree or work history for expert roles

Red flags

Red flagWeeks of silence after the AI interview
Red flagContracts signed but no onboarding or tasks
Red flagProjects ending or changing scope without notice

What is micro1 like to work for?

Recruiting company that vets experts with an AI interviewer (Zara) and staffs them on contract AI-training and evaluation projects for AI labs.

Advertised pay	$15–135/hr
Getting in	Some screening
Application takes	~30–45 min: profile + AI interview
How you get paid	Twice a month, via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments)
Payout record	Some delays
Countries	Recruits globally with heavy hiring in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe; India-based applicants are eligible for many roles.

Generalist and annotation roles start around $15–30/hr; coding, STEM and law/medicine roles commonly list $40–90/hr and occasionally more.