Biology Research Scientist – AI Drug Discovery

Biology Research Scientist – AI Drug Discovery Research (BA/MS/PhD)

Contract Type: Independent Contractor

Location: Remote (U.S. Only)

Compensation: $60–$100 per hour

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced Biology Research Scientists to contribute to an advanced AI research initiative focused on improving biological and drug discovery datasets. In this role, you will apply your expertise in molecular biology, pharmacology, biochemistry, or chemical biology to validate protein target annotations, review scientific literature, and improve the quality of data used to train next-generation AI models for biomedical research.

This opportunity is ideal for scientists with hands-on laboratory experience and a strong understanding of protein targets, bioactivity assays, and scientific data interpretation. No prior AI experience is required—your scientific expertise is what matters most.

Key Responsibilities

• Review scientific publications, patents, and experimental data to verify protein target assignments.
• Validate UniProt protein identifiers and identify discrepancies in biological databases.
• Analyze bioactivity data from sources such as ChEMBL, BindingDB, and related scientific repositories.
• Classify target annotation errors using structured scientific evaluation guidelines.
• Recommend accurate protein target assignments supported by evidence from primary literature.
• Document scientific findings with clear, concise, and evidence-based reasoning.
• Collaborate remotely with multidisciplinary research teams to improve AI training datasets for drug discovery.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS with 5+ years of industry experience, MS with 2+ years, or PhD in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Chemical Biology, or a related life sciences discipline.
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CRO, or biomedical research environments.
• Hands-on experience with biochemical or pharmacological assays such as:
• SPR (Surface Plasmon Resonance)
• TR-FRET
• Radioligand Binding Assays
• Kinase Assays
• GPCR Functional Assays
• IC50, Ki, or KD analysis
• Strong familiarity with UniProt, target validation, SAR studies, HTS, biochemical profiling, or drug discovery workflows.
• Excellent analytical thinking, scientific writing, and literature review skills.
• Ability to evaluate complex biological evidence with accuracy and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with ChEMBL, BindingDB, PubChem, or similar biological databases.
• Knowledge of selectivity profiling and counterscreening techniques.
• Understanding of agonist, antagonist, activator, and inhibitor pharmacology.
• Background supporting drug discovery or preclinical research programs.

Why Join

• Help improve AI systems used in cutting-edge biomedical and drug discovery research.
• Flexible, fully remote contractor opportunity.
• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Weekly payments.
• Work alongside leading scientists and AI researchers.
• No previous AI experience required.