Microbiology Specialist – Freelance AI Trainer

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

📋 Description

• Engage advanced language models on topics related to microbiology and laboratory scenarios.

• Discuss theoretical microbiology inquiries with the models.

• Assess the factual correctness and logical coherence of the responses.

• Document reproducible error traces and outline failure modes.

• Recommend enhancements to prompt engineering and evaluation metrics.

• Assist in training AI models to facilitate scientific research, education, and laboratory activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficiency in bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology, microbial genetics, antibiotic resistance, microbial pathogenesis, environmental microbiology, industrial microbiology, and microbial ecology.

• In-depth knowledge of host-pathogen interactions, culture techniques, microbial metabolism, clinical microbiology diagnostics, PCR and qPCR methodologies, sterile technique protocols, biosafety procedures, and the role of microbiomes in health and disease.

• A Master's or PhD in microbiology or a closely related life-science discipline is preferred.

• Evidence of fit through peer-reviewed publications, wet-lab or field research, or practical laboratory diagnostics projects.

• Strong metacognitive communication skills and the ability to demonstrate thought processes.

• The contractor must provide a secure computer and high-speed internet connection.

🏝️ Benefits

• A secure computer and high-speed internet will be provided by the contractor.

• Company-sponsored health insurance does not apply.

• Company-sponsored paid time off (PTO) does not apply.