Bioinformatics Research Scientist (Remote | $90-$110/hr)

Job Description

Bioinformatics Expert

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Position: Bioinformatics Expert

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Type: Hourly Contract

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Compensation: $90–$110/hour

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Location: Remote

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About the Opportunity

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We’re seeking experienced bioinformatics professionals to create scientific data-analysis tasks for AI model training. You’ll work with real biological datasets, develop reproducible computational analyses, and evaluate results to ensure scientific accuracy and clear interpretation.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Complete realistic, multi-step bioinformatics data-analysis tasks .
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• Create original scientific questions with exact, objectively verifiable answers.
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• Select and anonymize datasets from public repositories or eligible private research data.
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• Use scientific software, code, and command-line tools to produce reproducible analyses.
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• Develop Jupyter validation notebooks in Python or R to reproduce correct answers.
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• Interpret findings in biological or translational contexts, documenting assumptions, uncertainty, and conclusions.
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• Deliver structured outputs and clear scientific explanations.
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Required Qualifications

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• Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent research experience in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Statistical Genetics, Quantitative Biology , or a related field.
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• Hands-on experience analyzing sequencing and omics data, such as RNA-seq, WGS/WES, variant calling, metagenomics, or proteomics.
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• Familiarity with tools such as samtools, bcftools, bedtools, BWA, Bowtie2, or BLAST .
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• Programming experience with Python (pandas, Biopython, pysam) or R/Bioconductor (DESeq2, edgeR, limma, GenomicRanges).
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• Ability to create and run Jupyter notebooks that reproduce analytical results.
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• Strong scientific writing and communication skills.
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Access to unpublished or private datasets that you have permission to share.
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• Specialized expertise in a niche area, such as non-model organisms, unusual assays, or advanced genomic interpretation.
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• Experience designing reproducible computational workflows and validating scientific results.
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Compensation

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• $90–$110 per hour .
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• Remote hourly contract.
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• Flexible work involving scientific analysis and AI training data development.
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Application Process

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1. Submit your application and relevant academic or research experience.
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2. Describe your expertise in sequencing data, omics analysis, and bioinformatics tools.
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3. Complete any required technical screening or assessment.
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4. Begin contributing datasets, reproducible analyses, and validated scientific tasks after selection and onboarding.
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