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Life Sciences Research Expert (Python)
Skills include Python, Biology, Medicine. 100 openings shown by micro1.
PLATFORMmicro1
LOCATIONRemote · eligibility varies
PAY$60–$120/hr
SCHEDULEProject based
LAST CHECKED4 Nov 2026
THE OPPORTUNITY
Put your skills to work.
Skills include Python, Biology, Medicine. 100 openings shown by micro1.
- Role type
- expert
- Openings
- 100
- Skills
- Python, Biology, Medicine
Role Title: Life Sciences Research Expert (Python)
Pay: $60–$120/hour
Location: Global, fully remote
Job Type: Contractor (~15 hours per week)
Schedule: Flexible—you choose the hours and days you work, including weekends if desired
micro1 is seeking experienced life sciences researchers with strong, hands-on Python skills to contribute to projects focused on evaluating and improving advanced AI systems.
In this role, you will apply your scientific expertise to create, solve, and review challenging research problems within biology and related fields. You will use Python to analyze scientific data, develop reproducible solutions, validate computational results, and identify errors in technical reasoning or code.
Areas of Expertise
We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following:
- Medicine and biomedical science
- Computational biology
- Neuroscience
- Molecular and cellular biology
- Biotechnology and bioinformatics
- Genetics and genomics
- Ecology and evolutionary biology
- Biostatistics or biological data science
- Etc.
Scope of Work
- Create and solve technically rigorous scientific problems within your area of expertise.
- Develop reproducible Python-based analyses, models, simulations, or data-processing workflows.
- Review scientific solutions and code for correctness, clarity, and completeness.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD, MD, or master’s degree with substantial research experience in a relevant life sciences discipline.
- Strong scientific or applied research background demonstrated through publications, thesis work, computational projects, industry research, or equivalent accomplishments.
- Practical Python experience for scientific computing, data analysis, modeling, or simulation.
- Familiarity with tools such as NumPy, pandas, SciPy, Matplotlib, scikit-learn, Jupyter, or relevant domain-specific libraries.
Process
- Apply to the role and complete the screening questions.
- Complete an AI interview of approximately 30 minutes.
- Complete the hiring manager review.
Compensation Structure
Compensation is output-based. Experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete each task may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow.
Minimum submission requirements apply..
Start Timeline & Availability
We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts who are ready to begin immediately. If selected, you will be expected to start your first task within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.
Role details are copied from the micro1 listing and can change. Check the platform before you apply.
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