Bioinformatics Expert - Genomics Specialist
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: Bioinformatics & Computational Single-Cell Genomics Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$100/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 15–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities Design challenging computational problems to evaluate AI systems using real scientific software. Develop problems requiring strategic planning and multi-step workflows for AI model testing . Refine problem difficulty through iterative testing against state-of-the-art AI models . Collaborate on single-cell RNA-seq analysis , trajectory inference, and spatial transcriptomics using tools like scanpy , scvelo , squidpy , and gudhi . Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve problem designs. Qualifications Must-Have Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM field ( MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience ). Proven proficiency with scientific software libraries through research publications, open-source contributions, or professional work. Strong Python skills for writing problem setups, oracle functions, and solution validators. Ability to work independently and refine problem designs based on feedback. Comfortable in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes. Preferred Experience across multiple listed domains or tools. Familiarity with benchmark or evaluation design. Background in scientific teaching or exam/problem-set design. Experience with computational reproducibility and containerized environments. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Upload resume AI interview based on your resume Submit form Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.