About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: Biology Research Scientist (BA, MS, PhD's) Type: Contract Compensation: $50–$70/hour Location: Remote Duration: 1–2 month minimum, extension likely Commitment: 10–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities Access primary sources such as papers and patents to verify protein target assignments against UniProt records. Flag and classify target assignment errors using a structured taxonomy to ensure data accuracy. Propose correct UniProt accessions where assignments are incorrect to enhance database reliability. Write concise, evidence-grounded notes explaining your reasoning to support AI drug discovery pipelines. Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve data integrity. Qualifications Must-Have BA/BS with ...