Preclinical R&D Expert, In-house Drug Development
- Pay: $60 to $100 / hour
- Contract: Contract
- Who can apply: Open worldwide
- Posted Aug 15, 2026
In short
Join an exciting remote project through Mercor as a Preclinical R&D Expert. You will help train frontier AI models for drug discovery by sharing your practical laboratory expertise. This freelance role offers 60 to 100 USD per hour for roughly 10 hours of work per week.
What you will do
- Review technical documents and real-world research data
- Label and annotate scientific data to improve AI models
- Guide key decisions regarding drug targets and optimization
- Help define data quality standards for the client
- Join expert discussions and research interviews
What you need to apply
- 5 years of relevant industry R&D experience
- Hands-on preclinical R&D background in in-house drug development
- Experience in core R&D functions like discovery biology or medicinal chemistry
- Familiarity with drug modalities such as small molecules or antibodies
Who can apply
This freelance contract is open worldwide with no country restrictions stated. Both beginners and experienced professionals are welcome.
My tip
At Simply Remotely, we advise you to clearly highlight your specific hands-on laboratory experience and drug modality background when you apply.