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The Advertising and Promotion Regulatory Affairs role will provide strategic regulatory expertise, and guidance to internal and external stakeholders related to the review of scientific information, advertising, promotional and other related materials for assigned products to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and guidance documents. The individual will represent regulatory on the PRC (Promotional Review Committee) team for assigned products and must possess a thorough knowledge of regulations for advisement and promotional compliance, governing drugs, device and combination products. The individual should have experience reviewing promotional materials that are subject to both EU MDR and FDA regulations. Duties Material Review Review and approve proposed advertising and promotional materials for multiple product lines. Regulatory Awareness Maintain current awareness of evolving EU MDR and FDA regulations and interpretations, enforcement letters and policy issues affecting the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Coordination of promotional review Ensure adherence and compliance to the review and release process. Guidance on claims, ISI and Brief Summaries Provide guidance and risk assessments on proposed claims for products in development and development of ISI (Important Safety Information) and Brief Summaries. Creation of launch materials Work closely with R&D project teams and marketing to advise on labeling and launch materials for new products and indications. Management of regulatory support related to advertising and promotion Oversee timely and accurate submissions related to promotional materials as needed. This includes supporting audits that may request samples of approved promotional material and documentation of review processes as well as any required submissions to health authorities related to advertising and promotion. Monitoring the regulatory compliance trends and competitive materials in the aesthetic industry Regularly monitor the regulatory compliance trends in the aesthetic industry, interpret new regulations, guidance documents and enforcement actions. Regularly monitor and advise on publicly available competitor materials to provide awareness and advice on current market trends and messaging. Technical & Functional Skills Strong knowledge of EU MDR and FDA regulations and guidance pertaining to drug and device advertising, promotion, and labeling Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word and comfort with large variety of online meeting tools and AV equipment Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills Demonstrated history of teamwork and cross functional collaboration Demonstrated history of creative problem solving and risk analysis related to promotional materials in the drug and medical device industry Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree – a 4-year undergraduate degree in a scientific background (medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, human biology, or chemistry.) 5+ years’ experience in regulatory drug and medical device promotion review Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree or higher in the above field is highly desirable

Mercor is seeking PhD holders, doctoral candidates, and outstanding Master’s graduates in biology and related disciplines to join a high-impact AI research initiative in partnership with a leading artificial intelligence lab. * * * ### Key Domains Here is a list of domains. If you belong to or have expertise in one or more of them, feel free to apply — we’re excited to have you on the team! Molecular & Cellular Biology: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Genomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics Organismal & Evolutionary Biology: Evolutionary Biology, Developmental Biology, Ecology, Microbiology, Virology, Botany, Zoology Biomedical & Applied Life Sciences: Immunology, Neurobiology, Physiology, Biotechnology, Systems Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology Interdisciplinary Biological Sciences: Biophysics, Structural Biology, Synthetic Biology, Environmental Biology * * * ### Key Responsibilities - Evaluate scientific correctness, conceptual rigor, and depth of LLM-generated responses across biology and biomedical domains. - Review outputs involving experimental design, data interpretation, and theoretical frameworks in biological sciences. - Identify factual inaccuracies, reasoning errors, and conceptual misunderstandings in model outputs. - Benchmark model performance on advanced biological and interdisciplinary research problems. - Work independently and asynchronously using proprietary evaluation tools. * * * ### Requirements - PhD (candidate/recipient) or Master’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field. - Strong command of graduate-level biological concepts, experimental reasoning, and data interpretation. - Excellent written communication and analytical abilities. - Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous setting. * * * ### Role Details - Part-time (20 hours/week) - Remote and asynchronous work environment - Flexible schedule to accommodate global contributors * * * ### Compensation - Contractor position via Mercor - $20–$30/hour, depending on expertise and domain depth - Weekly payments through Stripe Connect * * * ### About Mercor Mercor is a San Francisco-based company connecting top professionals with leading AI initiatives. Investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Mercor is seeking experienced STEM educators (US High School) for a premier AI pilot project with one of the world’s leading AI research labs. In this role, you will leverage your classroom experience and pedagogical expertise to help shape the future of artificial intelligence. Your insights will contribute to the development of large language models that understand and reflect how expert educators teach and explain complex STEM concepts. Please note, those that are not teachers but personal tutors will be considered for this role. ### You're a great fit if you: - Are a licensed high school teacher in the United States - Have 3+ years of full-time teaching experience - Hold at least a masters degree in education or a STEM subject area - Currently teach a STEM discipline such as:Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering - Routinely design and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction - Can clearly articulate your thought process and teaching strategies - Have strong written communication skills and a passion for education ### Here are more details about the role: - The role begins Mid-July, with rolling start dates thereafter - Requires 10–20 hours/week, with potential to expand to up to 40 hours/week - Fully remote, with flexible working hours - Ideal for educators looking to engage in meaningful part-time work over the summer or alongside teaching responsibilities ### Ideal candidates include: - Public or private school teachers actively teaching STEM subjects - Department heads or instructional coaches in STEM areas - Former teachers recently transitioned from the classroom with continued ties to education - Teachers who have contributed to curriculum development, assessments, or teacher training ### Pay and legal status: - You will be legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor - Payments are issued weekly via Stripe Connect ### Screening Process: - You’ll complete an AI interview (15-20 minutes) and then an assessment (45-60 minutes). The assessment will directly assess your clarity of thought, attention to detail, and your potential ability to complete this project. * * * About Mercor Mercor specializes in recruiting domain experts to support AI research and development. Based in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Apply today to help build the next generation of intelligent educational tools—and bring your classroom expertise to the forefront of AI innovation. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Job DescriptionCompany Description Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management. Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia’s Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future. Job Description The overall duty of the Pilot Engineer is to conduct pilot performance testing of process technologies at water and wastewater treatment plants across the United States. The pilot testing is conducted to simulate full scale plant performance and demonstrate the capabilities of the technology. Pilot Engineers are responsible for setting up the pilot units, optimizing the system, analyzing samples, conducting presentations of the system, introducing and providing training of the system to plant operators, breaking down the unit, managing and interpreting all data collected, and submitting a technical report. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Maintains all equipment and pilot trailers, including a spare parts * Develops a plan of action for each pilot study by working with the Pilot Group Manager, Process Group, and Regional Sales Manager * Coordinate all pilot related activities for assigned study * Conducts pilot studies as set forth in pilot protocol * Conducts tours of pilot equipment and introduces the process to plant personnel * Collects, analyzes and evaluates pilot performance data * Generates reports detailing procedures, results and conclusions of study * Manages and interprets all data acquired and operating conditions of a study and communicates results effectively to employees * Develops relationships between client and the company * Submits expense reports in a timely manner * Requires approximately 75-80% travel within the US Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree required in a preferred field of Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Environmental Science, Chemistry, or Biology * 0-2 years of previous related experience to include relevant internships and part time work * Mechanically inclined with a willingness to learn new skills * Google Sheets and Docs experience a plus * Laboratory analysis experience preferred but not required Additional Information We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

Job DescriptionAt Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 years and we are known for our quality work and developing quality employee careers. We are seeking the very best and most talented to join our team - help us take on today’s infrastructure challenges, develop advanced vision and innovative ideas, and design solutions for resilient, sustainable, efficient and effective multi-modal infrastructure improving and connecting our Communities, States, Countries, and World. We are currently seeking a Project Environmental Scientist/Planner in our Raleigh, NC office who is looking for growth opportunities and enjoys working on a wide variety of projects. The candidate for this position will lead natural system surveys, field investigations, and delineations including wetland delineations, conducting threatened and endangered species habitat evaluations and surveys, assist, support and prepare National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) documentation, planning and feasibility studies, and public outreach. The candidate will also lead Section 404/401 permitting, coordinate with regulatory agencies and clients, conduct permit compliance monitoring, conduct bat bridge inspections, conduct surveys for invasive species, prepare invasive species management plans, assist with stream stabilization/restoration projects, mentor and train junior staff, and any other services as required by specific projects. The candidate must have knowledge of and experience with the development of NEPA/ SEPA documents for State DOTs, FHWA, or FTA. The candidate would work collaboratively with teams on complex environmental documents, would manage projects and tasks commensurate to experience, and would be responsible for preparing environmental documents and supporting technical analyses. The individual will assist with work planning and scheduling, managing project budgets and scopes, with Business Development, including proposal preparation. The candidate will participate in the planning of transportation related projects. They must be innovative and adaptive at identifying problems and finding solutions. Responsibilities will also include assuring highest quality and deliverable expectations are always maintained. Periodic travel (including overnight) will be required to conduct field work and/or attend project meetings, as needed. • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Biology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, or related field. Master's degree preferred., • 11 - 15 years of experience desired in the environmental compliance discipline but will consider less years’ experience for significant relevant experience in environmental documentation (all levels), ecological studies, wetland, and stream delineations, threatened and endangered species studies, environmental permitting, or related environmental compliance., • Thorough knowledge of NEPA/environmental planning practices and procedures as well as experience in preparing NEPA documents in accordance with the US DOT guidelines and specific State DOTs’ requirements., • Broad knowledge of environmental laws and regulations, which include but are not limited to NEPA and the Clean Water Act (CWA)., • Experience in performing ecological studies, wetland, and stream delineations, threatened and endangered species surveys and studies, and knowledge of CWA permitting processes., • Experience with NCDOT Natural Resource Technical Reports, Guidance, and Procedures., • Experience obtaining Section 404/401 permits., • Experience coordinating with federal and state resource agencies., • Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines., • Experience authoring and reviewing environmental documentation., • Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills., • Positive attitude and ability to interact and communicate/work with multidisciplinary team members., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in coordination with multiple offices., • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), TEAMS and GIS analysis tools is required., • Strong plant identification skills., • Willingness to continue to learn and grow technically and professionally within the company., • Willingness to mentor and train junior staff., • Certification or professional registration is a plus., • Recent, relevant experience working with federal, and regional states regulatory agencies a plus., • Experience managing projects, scopes, budgets, and staff with limited oversight/supervision is a plus. WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer: • Flexible work schedule options, • Competitive salary, • Leave accrual and paid holidays, • Healthcare benefits, • Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance, • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement, • 401(k) Retirement Plan, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Employee Assistance Program Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) * Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position * Position # 2529 #LI - Mid-Level #Onsite

Job Description About the Role Lighthouse Lab Services continues to partner with a leading healthcare organization in Raleigh, NC and we are seeking an experienced Core Laboratory Technical Supervisor to oversee evening operations within a high-volume, fast-paced clinical laboratory. This leader will ensure accurate, efficient testing workflows; uphold regulatory compliance; and support a culture of quality, safety, and professional growth. The ideal candidate is an experienced MLS/MLT professional with strong technical expertise across core lab disciplines—including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis—and proven leadership abilities in a CAP/CLIA-regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership * Supervise evening shift operations for the Core Lab, ensuring timely and accurate testing across chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and related areas. * Oversee daily workflow, staff assignments, troubleshooting, and workload balancing to maintain optimal turnaround times. * Serve as the on-shift technical resource for complex testing issues, instrument concerns, and analytical problem solving. Regulatory & Quality Assurance * Ensure full compliance with CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, and internal quality standards. * Monitor QC, proficiency testing performance, instrument maintenance, and documentation. * Support audits, inspections, and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Team Leadership & Development * Provide direct supervision to evening shift technologists and technicians. * Train and mentor staff; oversee competency assessments, coaching, and performance feedback. * Promote a positive and collaborative work environment aligned with organizational values. Administrative & Communication * Collaborate with day and night supervisors to support seamless 24/7 laboratory operations. * Maintain accurate shift reports, incident documentation, and communication logs. * Assist with scheduling, supply management, and implementation of new assays, equipment, or workflows. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field required. * ASCP MLS/MLT certification (or equivalent) required. * Minimum 3–5 years of core lab experience; previous supervisory experience strongly preferred. * Strong understanding of CAP/CLIA regulations, QC principles, and laboratory instrumentation. * Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment and make sound decisions independently. Shift and Salary: • Shift: Evening (2:00pm - 10:00pm) Opportunity to lead a critical part of the laboratory during a key operational shift. * Supportive leadership team and strong professional development culture. * Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and relocation support available. About us: At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 18 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories. It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Lighthouse Lab Services is committed to working and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including persons with disabilities. If at any time during the application process, you need an accommodation, please contact for assistance. Lighthouse Lab Services | 844-974-1929 | lighthouselabservices.com #LLS3

Job Description CTL Engineering is hiring a Principal to lead and manage our Environmental Team! CTL Engineering () is an award-winning, full-service consulting engineering firm with (15) locations across OH, IN, WV, KY, NC, SC, and VA with a rich history over our (98) years in business. We provide civil/site design and land surveying, environmental, geotechnical, construction administration & inspection, accident reconstruction, roofing/building envelope, A/V system design, troubleshooting & installation, transportation design (bridge/roadway), and specialized testing services to the construction industry. We are looking for a Principal/Division Leader who will play a key role in all aspects of environmental-related projects - permitting, wetland delineation & remediation, stormwater management, brownfield investigation & remediation, hydrogeologic studies, etc. - for state, county, and local Clients. You’ll leverage your expertise in Team/personnel management and development, environmental project management, and technical problem-solving while collaborating closely with a wide array of clients and projects. This position will use your experience to assist clients through our cross-functional team dynamic and company culture. If you are passionate about staying ahead of industry trends, enjoy problem-solving, and have a creative approach to leadership and environmental projects/solutions, we want to hear from you! This is more than a job posting… it's an invitation to bring your expertise to a company where innovation and passion converge seamlessly. Highlights: • This position will report directly to the COO and will work independently on broad range of projects while managing a team of direct reports., • The current Team size is (14) employees with future growth anticipated in the near term., • Projects are typically in the Ohio and northern Kentucky regions with anticipated growth in the central Indiana and West Virginia regions in the near term and expansion into North & South Carolina and Virginia markets in the extended future., • Travel within these regions is expected. Although job responsibilities may vary from project to project, your main responsibilities will encompass the following: • Set overarching goals for the Infrastructure Service Line (Environmental) and all team members that support the strategic initiatives., • Partner with other Departments to anticipate future needs/issues and forms action plans for solutions. Share successful impacts to increase value to CTL., • Manage individual or multiple groups and provides leadership on vision, goals and accountability on performance for the team., • Lead the training, development, and supervision of Technicians, Project Managers, and Engineers in the Environmental division., • Refine/update and execute/lead the various processes the Team will follow on projects including: scheduling, due diligence, evaluation, quality assurance, asset management, etc., • Conduct project management and staff oversight including; Environmental, AML or Water/Wastewater projects., • Participate in business development and contract negotiations., • Define scope of work, prepare proposals, and manage projects., • Coordinate efforts in: making client contact and developing and retaining professional relationships, identifying prospects, qualifying prospects, making recommendations on projects to pursue and making final go/no-go decisions. Develop strategy for winning assignments from targeted prospects with business development team, identifying appropriate staff, prepare statements of interest with assistance from the marketing team, etc., • Manage budgeting and project profitability by periodically reviewing project budgets and schedules, identifying budget concerns, coordinating and preparing supplemental requests, managing projects to budget, preparing staffing requirements and making the staffing assignments, monitoring performance and client satisfaction, preparing annual budgets, identifying capital equipment needs to support staff, etc., • Review operational Key Performance Index (KPIs) and report on revenue vs. budget on monthly basis to the C-Suite., • Hiring and retaining professional Engineers, Technicians and office professionals in consultation and approval by the COO/CEO to support business needs, contract development of professional relationships., • Other duties may also include:, • Knowledge of Civil/Environmental Engineering principles., • Technical experience in consulting and/or regulatory environment for conducting ecological, remediation design, permit and/or task-order/grant writing projects., • Experience with standard testing and observation methods., • Ability to read project plans and construction documents., • Understanding of construction or engineering services., • Experience in performing quality control initiatives and performance testing., • Prior experience in lab reporting, writing reports and maintaining records., • Current experience in oversight/managing lab reporting, report writing and maintaining records., • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects., • Must be able to interact well with others., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to provide status updates independently., • Targeting 20+ years of experience with environmental-related projects., • Bachelor’s degree (with a preference for a Master’s or PhD degree) in Environmental Engineering or sciences, i.e., geology, botany, biology, or natural resource management, or related field., • Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Professional (CP), Certified Professional Geologist (CPG) and/or Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) type certification(s) is preferred., • Extensive knowledge of environmental specifications and previous field experience/project management on a broad array of environmental projects., • CTL Engineering offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, an award-winning ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), and a 401K plan. CTL Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job DescriptionCompany Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. Job Description Work Standards: • Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate, • Applies the highest quality standard in all areas of responsibility, • Demonstrates and promotes the company vision, • Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration, • Proactively plans and multitasks to maximize productivity, • Meets all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration, • Regular attendance and punctuality, • Support and promote company policies and procedures, • Proactive and effective escalation to appropriate management, • Proactively plans and multitasks to maximize productivity of self and direct reports, • Ensure that the quality policy program is understood, implemented, and maintained; identify, prevent, or correct any departures from the quality system, • Enforces safety policies across all areas of responsibility, • Perform laboratory tasks as required to deliver on department objectives, • Perform all functions in support of and in compliance with all state and federal employment regulations, • Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner, • Communicate a clear vision and motivate staff to excel, • Monitor and approve employees’ time worked through time-entry system, • Follow communication plan policy for regular meetings as directed by your business unit, • Coach, train, and develop others within the group with respect to their personal development to maximize performance, • Manage workflow and perform daily monitoring to meet customer service needs and KPI, • Conduct semi-annual performance reviews and interview applicants, • Perform training record review for direct reports, • Ensure data integrity record keeping to maintain compliance, • Confront and address problems, concerns and performance issues in real time, • Expand self-awareness and develop leadership skills as defined; attend applicable leadership training based on identified needs, • Effectively delegate and exercise accountability of self and others, • Perform succession planning in preparation for growth of team and selfQualifications, • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or related degree concentration., • 6+ years of microbiology lab experience, including environmental monitoring in a GMP-regulated setting., • 6+ years of experience leading technical or laboratory teams., • Strong knowledge of microbiological testing, EM protocols, and lab compliance standards., • Proven ability to coach staff, manage lab operations, and drive team performance. Additional Information Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm . Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Cary, NC are encouraged to apply. • Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options, • Life and disability insurance, • 401(k) with company match

1\. Role Overview Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research lab on a project to advance frontier biology problem-solving. We are looking for biology experts who hold a PhD or Master’s degree, or have experience participating in the International Biology Olympiad (IBO). The goal of this project is to create novel, clear, and challenging Olympiad-style biology problems that cause the frontier AI models to fail (i.e. generate an incorrect response) and support the training of cutting-edge AI models. This is a short-term, high impact, remote opportunity for those excited about applying their expertise to frontier AI research, with the possibility of extension based on performance. ## 2\. Key Responsibilities - Write original & advanced IBO-style biology problems to challenge frontier AI models - Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness, clarity and style and identify where models fail - Identify logical flaws, incomplete reasoning, or insufficiently-rigorous proofs - Provide clear, concise, and correct solutions & chain of thought reasoning using proper LaTeX formatting - Maintain extremely high standards of precision and problem difficulty ## 3\. Required Qualifications Note: Applicants must be highly proficient in writing and formatting documents using LaTeX You are a good fit for the project if you have any of the following experiences: - Have a Master’s or PhD in biology (or a related field), or are an Olympiad participant or medalist in the IBO (preferred) or equivalent competitions (RBO, CBO, IBO TST, ABO, EUBO, USABO, BBO, INBO, JBO, UBC, IBO Challenge, NSBO, etc.) Other qualifications: - Deep understanding of your domain’s core theoretical and experimental concepts - Ability to articulate reasoning and derivations clearly in written form - Strong ability to evaluate the rigor and complexity of biology problems - Rigorous attention to detail in verifying solutions ## 4\. More About the Opportunity - Expected commitment: 20 hours/week minimum; up to 40 hours/week available - Approximate project length: ~2 months, with extension potential - Rolling start dates; setup typically within 1–2 days of approval ## 5\. Compensation & Contract Terms - $60-80/hr dependent on experience + performance - Open to contributors worldwide (English proficiency required) - Independent contractor engagement - Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect ## 6\. Application Process - Submit your resume or CV highlighting biology background and relevant achievements - Complete a brief interview (20–30 minutes) - Submit a short form detailing your experience writing problems and competing in biology competitions - Selected applicants will be contacted within a few days with next steps ## 7\. About Mercor - Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. - Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. - Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have partnered with Mercor to contribute to frontier projects shaping the next era of AI. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

1\. Role Overview Mercor is seeking computational biology experts to contribute to a unique project with a top-tier AI research organization. This short-term initiative challenges AI models with hidden-answer “mystery problems” grounded in real biological data. Experts will design, validate, and anonymize complex datasets to evaluate model reasoning capabilities, not lookup accuracy. This is a compelling opportunity for data-driven life scientists to shape next-generation AI evaluation benchmarks. 2\. Key Responsibilities • Design biologically grounded problems with a single correct answer and ≥20 plausible distractors • Identify, download, and preprocess datasets from public repositories (e.g., GEO, SRA, NCBI) • Subsample and anonymize datasets to prevent metadata-based inference • Independently validate solutions through custom analysis pipelines and visualizations • Operate within technical constraints (e.g., file size, task time limits) 3\. Ideal Qualifications • Hands-on experience analyzing sequencing or omics datasets (e.g., RNA-seq, WGS, mass spec) • Proficient with bioinformatics tools and formats (e.g., BLAST, samtools, DESeq2, FASTA/FASTQ/BAM) • Comfortable coding in Python, R, or bash, and working in Jupyter notebooks • Understanding of biological experiment design and lab-to-data nuances (e.g., batch effects) • Advanced degree (MS, PhD) or research background in computational biology, genomics, or bioinformatics 4\. More About the Opportunity • Remote and asynchronous — set your own schedule • Expected commitment: 15–20 hours/week • Project duration: ~1 month • Potential for additional projects based on performance and interest 5\. Compensation & Contract Terms • $65–85/hour depending on experience and geography • Paid weekly via Stripe Connect • Structured as a freelance contract — independent contractor status 6\. Application Process • Submit your resume to get started • Qualified applicants will complete a short form assessing technical experience • Follow-up steps may include a sample task or review call • Responses typically within 3–5 business days 7\. About Mercor • Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. • Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. • Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI.

Mercor is seeking PhD holders, doctoral candidates, and outstanding Master’s graduates in biology and related disciplines to join a high-impact AI research initiative in partnership with a leading artificial intelligence lab. * * * ### Key Domains Here is a list of domains. If you belong to or have expertise in one or more of them, feel free to apply — we’re excited to have you on the team! Molecular & Cellular Biology: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Genomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics Organismal & Evolutionary Biology: Evolutionary Biology, Developmental Biology, Ecology, Microbiology, Virology, Botany, Zoology Biomedical & Applied Life Sciences: Immunology, Neurobiology, Physiology, Biotechnology, Systems Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology Interdisciplinary Biological Sciences: Biophysics, Structural Biology, Synthetic Biology, Environmental Biology * * * ### Key Responsibilities - Evaluate scientific correctness, conceptual rigor, and depth of LLM-generated responses across biology and biomedical domains. - Review outputs involving experimental design, data interpretation, and theoretical frameworks in biological sciences. - Identify factual inaccuracies, reasoning errors, and conceptual misunderstandings in model outputs. - Benchmark model performance on advanced biological and interdisciplinary research problems. - Work independently and asynchronously using proprietary evaluation tools. * * * ### Requirements - PhD (candidate/recipient) or Master’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field. - Strong command of graduate-level biological concepts, experimental reasoning, and data interpretation. - Excellent written communication and analytical abilities. - Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous setting. * * * ### Role Details - Part-time (20 hours/week) - Remote and asynchronous work environment - Flexible schedule to accommodate global contributors * * * ### Compensation - Contractor position via Mercor - $50–$60/hour, depending on expertise and domain depth - Weekly payments through Stripe Connect * * * ### About Mercor Mercor is a San Francisco-based company connecting top professionals with leading AI initiatives. Investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Job Description Position Description: The Client Satisfaction Support Team members are the face of our company. Our technicians train, provide technical support, solve problems, conduct laboratory trials (in our in-house lab) and provide field repair and maintenance support for our clients. Our Service & Training Technicians are important to our company and we offer a generous compensation program. We are looking for motivated people that work well independently and as part of our team. Your duties will include: • Training clients to operate equipment, • Fielding technical support questions from clients and distributors, • Performing field service visits (repairs, maintenance) (50% travel required), • Conducting in-house:, • Client product tests, • Equipment demos, • Understand the importance of client engagement and satisfaction, • Understand the importance of standards and documentation to support our clients, • A two or four-year degree in a relevant field, • Aptitude in mechanical and electrical areas, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, • The ability to travel without restrictions, domestic and international, • The ability to pass a background check, • Troubleshooting skills, • Computer Skills (MS applications, NetSuite, and other apps) Preference will be given to candidates with: • A two or four-year degree in science or engineering, • A background in food science, chemistry, biology, or mechanical sciences, • Experience in field service or laboratory work, • Experience working with beverage processing equipment (UHT, HTST), • Familiarity with a CRMs or issue ticketing systems, • Foreign language proficiency, particularly in Spanish This position reports to: Client Satisfaction Team Supervisor Benefits: We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package. We strive to provide a collaborative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to their processes, decisions, planning and culture. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Employee assistance program, • Flexible spending account, • Health insurance, • Health savings account, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • Professional development assistance, • Vision insurance