Pay for this job is USD $80-$110 per hour, which is approx AUD $110-$150. It will be subject to exchange rates.

Role Overview

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.

🟢 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.