Microbiologist

Role Title: Microbiologist

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Microbiologists to contribute their scientific expertise to a unique customer project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input.

No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Key

Responsibilities:

• Investigate and analyze the development, morphology, and behavior of microscopic organisms including bacteria, fungi, and algae.

• Contribute to the study of the relationship between microorganisms and disease, supporting projects involving medical microbiology.

• Assess the impact of antibiotics and other agents on microbial populations, providing insights for AI model accuracy.

• Document experimental findings and processes with a focus on clarity for AI training data.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure scientific rigor and data integrity in AI development.

• Provide written and verbal expertise on microbiological phenomena and their relevance to real-world and computational contexts.

• Utilize rubrics and established evaluation criteria to assess data quality and support AI training workflows.

Required Skills and

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.

• Extensive knowledge of bacterial, fungal, and algal systems.

• Demonstrated expertise in investigating microbial structure and physiology.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Ability to document processes and findings clearly for integration into AI systems.

• Comfort working independently in a fully remote, digital-first environment.

• Attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy.

Preferred

Qualifications:

• Prior experience developing or applying rubrics in scientific or educational contexts.

• Experience with AI, machine learning, or annotation projects related to biology or microbiology.

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant field.

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