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micro1

Life Sciences Research Assistant

Posted 2026-09-17
Work Type
Remote
Location
Global
Compensation
Output-based; paid per task

About this opportunity

Overview

micro1 is engaging Life Sciences Research Assistants for a customer project focused on building next-generation AI benchmarks. The work is remote and contractor-based, and selected experts are expected to begin onboarding and first tasks within 24–48 hours after onboarding completion. There are 50 openings.

What You’ll Do

  • Design and author expert-level evaluation tasks in the life sciences domain.
  • Build tasks around authentic research artifacts and technical challenges rather than simplified or hypothetical examples.
  • Create scenarios such as experimental design critique, protocol analysis, and primary data interpretation.
  • Source and synthesize research materials, including raw data, lab protocols, technical literature, and supplementary documents.
  • Document the correct methodological approach and biological interpretation for each task.
  • Develop multi-item rubrics that assess methodological rigor, data interpretation, and source fidelity for LLM evaluation.
  • Work asynchronously with project coordinators to refine deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in biology, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, or a closely related field.
  • At least 2 years of hands-on research or laboratory experience with primary data analysis and scientific protocols.
  • Experience with protocol-driven, multi-source scientific workflows.
  • Strong scientific reasoning, source synthesis, and methodological evaluation skills.
  • Strong written English skills, including drafting or reviewing scientific documentation.
  • Comfort working with CSVs, spreadsheets, PDFs, and technical documents.
  • Careful attention to rubric fidelity and objective task design.

Compensation Structure

Compensation is output-based and paid per task that meets project specifications. The time required per task may vary based on experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply.

Availability

micro1 typically fills roles within 48 hours and is looking for experts ready to start right away.

Skills & expertise

Scientific reasoning Source synthesis Primary data interpretation Experimental design critique Protocol analysis Rubric design Biological data analysis

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