Drug Discovery Scientist

atMercorRemoteUS flagUnited StatesFreelanceUncategorizedMid-levelSenior$60 – $90/hour

Posted 6 days ago

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

πŸ“‹ Description

β€’ Develop realistic research challenges for cutting-edge AI models in the field of drug research and development.

β€’ Generate prompts, data rooms, and evaluation documents for each assignment.

β€’ Detect hidden basins and forcing chains that render conclusions unavoidable.

β€’ Compile data rooms using authentic, source-validated data with traceable decisive values.

β€’ Create evaluation documents that focus on assessing the substance of submitted memos rather than their style or methodology.

β€’ Conduct verification and calibration prior to submission.

β€’ Modify work based on requests for changes from reviewers.

β€’ Act as the ultimate authority on scientific and difficulty-related questions for assigned tasks.


⛳️ Requirements

β€’ Proven expertise in mechanistic enzymology, structure-guided peptide or antibody design, fragment-based discovery, or structure-based medicinal chemistry.

β€’ PhD or equivalent experience in the industry.

β€’ Capability to formulate rigorous, defensible research challenges that cannot be resolved through pattern matching or lookup methods.

β€’ Proficient in evaluating the quality of reasoning, not just the final outcomes.

β€’ Availability of at least 20 hours per week, with a maximum of 40 hours.

β€’ Must utilize a browser-based studio along with Claude Code.

β€’ Claude Max subscription is mandatory.

β€’ Status as an independent contractor required.

β€’ Currently unable to accommodate H1-B or STEM OPT candidates.


🏝️ Benefits

β€’ Full reimbursement for Claude Max subscription.

β€’ Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise.

β€’ Flexible working schedule; tasks can be completed at your convenience.

β€’ Competitive compensation.

β€’ Referral bonus of up to $360 for each successful referral.

β€’ Reasonable accommodations available upon request.

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