Microbiome & Translational Research Scientist - Remote

YO AI Labs

At a glance

Work style

Fully remote

Job type

Contractor

Open to

United States

Education

PhD

Languages

English

Posted

November 7, 2026

Apply before

January 6, 2027

Skills mentioned

PythonMachine learning

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About the role

Clinical, Microbiome & Translational Research Scientist (PhD)

Job Type: Contractor Location: Remote – Worldwide

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced research scientists to support an AI training project focused on microbiome science, clinical bioinformatics, and translational research. Contributors will develop scientific problems, evaluate AI-generated outputs, and provide expert feedback.

Required Skills

Microbiology and Bioinformatics

Microbiome and Metagenomics Analysis

Clinical and Translational Research

Python and R Programming

Statistical Analysis and Machine Learning

Biomarker Discovery and Clinical Genomics

Scientific Writing and Literature Review

Analytical Reasoning and Documentation

Responsibilities

Develop challenging scientific problems with verifiable solutions.

Evaluate AI outputs for scientific accuracy and reasoning.

Create reference answers and assessment rubrics.

Analyze microbiome, genomic, and clinical datasets.

Document findings and participate in peer reviews.

Qualifications

PhD in Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Immunology, Epidemiology, or a related field.

Hands-on academic or industry research experience.

Professional written and spoken English proficiency (C1 or higher).

Preferred Qualifications

Postdoctoral or industry research experience.

Experience with QIIME2, Kraken2, MetaPhlAn, HUMAnN, or clinical genomics tools.

Publications in relevant scientific journals.

Knowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning, and high-dimensional biological data analysis.

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