This is a Biology Expert (General) role with Mercor based in Sydney, NSW, Australia

== Mercor ==

Role Seniority - mid level, senior

Role Overview

More about the Biology Expert (General) role at Mercor

We are seeking PhD-level experts with experience applying design, optimization, prediction, and scientific reasoning to biological or chemical systems. Ideal candidates have worked across experimental and/or computational settings, and can interpret complex data to guide research and development decisions.

Consultants will support work spanning multi-omics analysis, experimental design, and hypothesis-driven investigation, contributing to both discovery and translational efforts.

Key Areas of Expertise

Analysis

• Experience working with large-scale biological datasets (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, epigenetics)
• Ability to extract insights from noisy, high-dimensional data
  
  

Reasoning & Scientific Thinking

• Strong causal and mechanistic reasoning skills
• Ability to generate testable hypotheses and evaluate competing explanations
• Experience synthesizing evidence across experiments or datasets
  
  

Design, Optimization & Prediction

• Experience in biological or molecular design (protein, DNA/RNA, or small molecules)
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, systems biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biostatistics, chemistry or related field
• 3–8+ years of relevant research or industry experience
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Comfortable working across data analysis, modeling, and scientific reasoning
• Able to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely
  
  

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.
  
  

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Mercor team will be there to support your growth.

🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢

Key Responsibilities

• 🔍 Supporting multi-omics analysis
• 📊 Interpreting complex data
• 🌱 Contributing to research and development
  
  

Key Strengths

• 📊 Analysis
• 🧠 Reasoning & Scientific Thinking
• 🔬 Design, Optimization & Prediction
• 📈 Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• 🗣️ Communication skills
  
  

Why Mercor is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with Mercor not with Hatch.