Clinical Microbiome Scientist, Part-Time AI Model Evaluation - Remote (United States)

• $45–$90 per hour

• 100% remote

• Part-time

• Fully flexible schedule

Evaluate microbiome and clinical genomics AI systems on your own schedule and help improve their scientific reasoning.

The AI systems shaping scientific research are trained and tested by real experts. The teams building them need microbiome and translational research scientists who can create difficult, realistic questions, judge whether an AI's answers are scientifically sound, write the answer a specialist would give, and explain subtle errors the model has made. Your reviews help test whether scientific AI responses are accurate and well supported. This is that work, done remotely around your schedule.

What you'll do

• Write difficult microbiome and clinical bioinformatics questions that have clear, checkable answers

• Assess AI-generated scientific answers for accuracy, rigor and the strength of their reasoning

• Build scoring rubrics and expert reference answers supported by primary literature and established methods

• Explain each evaluation decision clearly and take part in feedback and peer review

Why this is worth your time

• Earn $45–$90 an hour while assessing AI-generated scientific answers and explaining subtle errors

• Work on AI systems that answer questions on 16S and shotgun metagenomics, virome analysis and host-microbiome research, checking their reasoning and helping improve their scientific accuracy

• Apply your research judgment to evaluate how well AI systems handle real biomarker discovery, clinical genomics and precision medicine questions

• Fully remote and flexible, no fixed shifts, no commute

Who this is for

• A PhD in microbiology, bioinformatics, computational biology, biomedical sciences, immunology, epidemiology, or a closely related field

• Hands-on laboratory research experience in an academic or industry setting

• Professional written and spoken English at C1 level or higher

• Strong scientific writing, critical evaluation, evidence-based reasoning, and the ability to assess complex research claims

• Helpful background includes QIIME2, Kraken2, MetaPhlAn, HUMAnN, metagenome assembly or binning, and virome analysis; clinical or translational research, Python or R, Bash, and workflow tools; and postdoctoral or industry research, relevant publications, scientific content review or benchmarking, and work with TCGA, UK Biobank, statistics, or machine learning for high-dimensional biological data.

• No AI experience needed.

Pay and details

• $45–$90 per hour, paid hourly as an independent contractor

• Part-time, flexible schedule; fully remote, United States

How to apply

1. Apply on OpenTrain (upload your resume): https://app.opentrain.ai/api/out/cmv9nmplj000702pnk3tx118x?ch=nursebloom&sub=p_6891b64c62e9

2. Complete a short application on the hiring platform.

3. If shortlisted, take a short AI interview.

Ready to put your scientific expertise to work on AI training for microbiome research? Apply today.

About OpenTrain AI

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