Posted 2 months ago
Life Sciences Subject Matter Expert
@ Altis
Remote in Canada
Overview
Altis is hiring a Life Sciences Subject Matter Expert for a fully remote AI training contract. The work involves reviewing and evaluating scientific information, assessing accuracy, and writing well-reasoned responses to help train AI systems. The posting states an initial 4-week contract with a minimum of 10 hours per week, a flexible schedule, and possible ongoing work.
Pay:
From $40 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Review and evaluate complex scientific or technical information
- Assess information for accuracy, relevance, and quality
- Identify errors, inconsistencies, or areas requiring improvement
- Provide clear, well-reasoned written responses
Requirements summary:
- Master's degree or PhD in biology or a related field
- At least three years of pharmaceutical, biotech, or academic lab experience
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
- Familiarity with generative AI tools
- Comfort working remotely and self-directed
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 10 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, Racialized people, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | Master’s degree (required), Doctorate (required) |
| Fields of study | Biology, Molecular biology, Cell biology, Genetics, Immunology |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Altis
Saved company profile
Historical company information from a saved The Jobs API profile (LinkedIn/Crunchbase fields). It is not live-verified; figures may have changed. Missing values remain unknown.
Connecting top talent to meaningful work across Canada
Full company description
Since 1989, Altis has been a Canadian staffing leader and is one of Canada’s largest independent staffing firms, connecting top talent to meaningful work across industries and sectors. More than just your staffing firm, we’re your staffing partner. Our specialized, expert recruiters consult with you to understand your sector and specific talent needs, and then source the most qualified candidates, from entry-level to executive management, at the most competitive rates. Every year, we place more than 4,000 experienced candidates nationwide, fueling our clients’ businesses while building careers worth celebrating.
- LinkedIn followers
- 289,738
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 269
- Reported office locations
- 102 Bank St, Suite 300, Ottawa, ON K1P 5N4, CA
- 330 Bay Street, Suite 700, Toronto, ON M5H 2S8, CA
- 905 West Pender St, Suite 405, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1L6, CA
- Other recorded names
- Altis
- Specialties
- staffing
- recruitment
- IT staffing
- F&A staffing
- and Administration & Support staffing
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Since 1989, Altis has been a Canadian staffing leader and is one of Canada’s largest independent staffing firms, connecting top talent to meaningful work across industries and sectors. More than just your staffing firm, we’re your staffing partner. Our specialized, expert recruiters consult with you to understand your sector and specific talent needs, and then source the most qualified candidates, from entry-level…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1989 |
| Specialties | staffingrecruitmentIT staffingF&A staffingand Administration & Support staffing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 407 |
| View page |
Life Sciences Subject Matter Expert AI Training
Location: Remote
Contract: Initial 4-week contract, with potential for ongoing opportunities
Hours: Minimum 10 hours per week
Schedule: Flexible
The Opportunity
We are seeking experienced Life Sciences professionals for a fully remote project where you will apply your subject matter expertise, analytical skills, and professional judgment to specialized project work supporting the training and improvement of AI systems.
This opportunity is ideal for professionals with strong academic or industry experience who are interested in applying their expertise in a flexible, project-based environment while contributing to the development and improvement of AI systems.
Work can be completed throughout the week, allowing you to manage your own schedule while meeting project requirements and deadlines.
What You'll Do
Depending on your area of expertise, you may:
Review and evaluate complex scientific or technical information
Apply subject matter expertise to help train and improve AI systems
Assess information for accuracy, relevance, and quality
Identify errors, inconsistencies, or areas requiring improvement
Analyze scientific concepts, research, or technical materials
Provide clear, well-reasoned written responses
Follow detailed project guidelines and quality standards
Complete work independently while managing your own schedule
What We're Looking For
We're looking for individuals who bring:
A master's degree or PhD in Biology or a directly related field, including molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, immunology, neuroscience, biochemistry, bioinformatics, or computational biology
At least three years of professional experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or academic research laboratory setting
Current PhD candidates in a related field may also be considered
Strong subject matter knowledge within their area of specialization
Excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills
Strong written communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
The ability to evaluate complex information independently
Familiarity with generative AI tools and an understanding of how human expertise and feedback can be used to train and improve AI systems
Comfort working in a remote, self-directed environment
The ability to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Fully remote project work
Flexible schedule that can be managed around your existing commitments
Minimum commitment of 10 hours per week
Apply your Life Sciences expertise in a flexible, project-based environment
Gain hands-on exposure to the training and improvement of AI systems
Potential for ongoing project opportunities following the initial 4-week contract
Interested?
If you have a background in Life Sciences and are interested in applying your expertise to a flexible remote project supporting the training and improvement of AI systems, we'd like to hear from you.
Please apply with an up-to-date resume highlighting your education, professional experience, and areas of subject matter expertise.
Qualified applicants will be contacted to discuss the opportunity and next steps.
We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
Journal
Only you can see this. Kept on this device, and in your account when you sign in.