Biological Research & Pathogen Science Expert

Remote | Biological Research & Pathogen Science Expert — $115–$135/hour

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for PhD-level professionals experienced in biology, microbiology, virology, immunology, molecular biology, research literature review, and structured scientific evaluation.

This role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on biological feasibility review, pathogen biology analysis, laboratory protocol interpretation, molecular biology workflow assessment, primary literature evaluation, and high-quality project execution. Selected professionals will apply their advanced biological science expertise to review complex scientific materials, assess biological reasoning, prepare structured written outputs, and support accurate, evidence-based scientific review workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Professionals in this role may contribute to

Biological Feasibility & Scientific Review
Review biology-focused scenarios involving pathogen biology, biological mechanisms, experimental assumptions, and scientific feasibility
Evaluate scientific outputs against established biological principles, source materials, research context, and documented review criteria
Support structured review of materials involving microbiology, virology, immunology, molecular biology, and related biological subdomains
Identify unsupported assumptions, scientific gaps, unclear reasoning, and expected biological review outcomes
Laboratory Protocol & Molecular Biology Assessment
Review scientific materials involving laboratory protocols, experimental workflows, molecular biology techniques, and research methods
Evaluate protocol-related content involving cloning, PCR, cell culture, assay design, or related laboratory methods
Assess whether scientific reasoning and procedural descriptions align with realistic research practice and source documentation
Prepare clear written explanations for biological and methodological conclusions based on verifiable criteria
Primary Literature & Biosecurity-Adjacent Research Review
Interpret primary research literature in biology, microbiology, virology, immunology, and related fields
Review scientific claims, experimental designs, biological relevance, and methodological soundness
Support structured evaluation of research summaries, literature-based reasoning, and technical scientific outputs
Maintain accuracy, consistency, and professional judgment across submitted work

Ideal Profile

Strong candidates may have

• PhD in biology, microbiology, virology, immunology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, or a closely related field
• Strong understanding of biological feasibility, pathogen biology, laboratory protocols, and molecular biology techniques
• Familiarity with methods such as cloning, PCR, cell culture, assay workflows, or related biological research techniques
• Experience interpreting primary research literature in relevant biological or biosecurity-adjacent areas
• Strong analytical thinking and written communication skills
• Ability to translate complex biological concepts into clear, structured scientific review outputs

Educational Background

PhD in biology, microbiology, virology, immunology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, or a closely related field is strongly preferred
Publication record, postdoctoral research, academic research, industry research, or applied laboratory experience is highly relevant
U.S. person status and current location in a Five Eyes country may be relevant depending on project requirements

Nice to Have

Publication record in microbiology, virology, immunology, molecular biology, infectious disease biology, biosecurity-adjacent research, or related scientific subdomains
Experience preparing or reviewing scientific protocols, experimental summaries, research manuscripts, literature reviews, technical reports, or biological risk assessments
Familiarity with pathogen biology, host-pathogen interactions, immune response, molecular assays, or laboratory quality standards
Background in academic research, biotech, pharmaceutical research, public health research, government research, or national laboratory environments
Strong attention to detail in research-heavy, technically complex, and documentation-based scientific workflows

Why This Opportunity

Apply PhD-level biological science expertise to structured remote project work
Contribute to high-quality biological feasibility review, scientific reasoning assessment, and literature-based evaluation
Work on flexible assignments aligned with your biology, microbiology, virology, or immunology background
Use your scientific judgment in a focused, rigorous review environment
Remote structure with competitive hourly compensation

Contract Details

• Independent contractor role
• Fully remote with flexible scheduling
• Part-time commitment depending on project availability
• Competitive rates between $115–$135 per hour depending on expertise
• Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
• Projects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performance
• Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution

About the Platform

This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.

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