Role Overview
Mercor is hiring a mid-level Molecular Biologist - Fully Remote /hr. This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in Remote. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
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: Biology Research Scientist (BA, MS, PhD's)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50–$70/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 1–2 month minimum, extension likely
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Access primary sources such as papers and patents to verify protein target assignments against UniProt records.
- Flag and classify target assignment errors using a structured taxonomy to ensure data accuracy.
- Propose correct UniProt accessions where assignments are incorrect to enhance database reliability.
- Write concise, evidence-grounded notes explaining your reasoning to support AI drug discovery pipelines.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve data integrity.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- BA/BS with 5+ years, MS with 2+ years, or PhD with industry or drug discovery research experience in pharmacology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or chemical biology.
- Hands-on binding or functional assay experience (SPR, TR-FRET, radioligand binding, kinase assays, GPCR functional assays, IC50/Ki/KD).
- Currently bench-active in a research, scientist, or associate scientist role.
- Working fluency with UniProt or adjacent workflows: SAR support, HTS, target validation, biochemical profiling, or IND-enabling studies.
Preferred
- Direct experience with ChEMBL, BindingDB, or PubChem.
- Selectivity profiling or counterscreening experience.
- Familiarity with agonist/antagonist vs. activator/inhibitor distinctions.
Start Date
- Immediate start
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Molecular Biologist - Fully Remote /hr position at Mercor?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Mercor. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Molecular Biologist - Fully Remote /hr role at Mercor remote?
Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in Remote, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.
What does a Molecular Biologist - Fully Remote /hr at Mercor earn?
Mercor has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Molecular Biologist - Fully Remote /hr role at Mercor posted?
This role was posted on May 28, 2026 (11 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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