Biosecurity & Synthetic Biology Expert Jobs 2026 micro1 Remote

About the Job

micro1 is the leading AI data lab for training frontier models and evaluating AI agents. Experts contribute their diverse subject matter knowledge across domains such as finance, healthcare, STEM engineering, and more. micro1 transforms that real-world expertise into high-quality training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how AI systems learn, reason, and perform.

The platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality expert contributions at scale. micro1 aims to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. As its global expert network grows, micro1 is building the human intelligence layer for frontier AI.

micro1 is engaging Biosecurity & Synthetic Biology Experts to contribute advanced domain expertise to a critical customer's project involving biosecurity evaluation frameworks. In this role, experts apply their knowledge to help train next-generation AI systems. Their work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required; domain knowledge is what matters.

Job Details

Scope of Work

• Develop a comprehensive taxonomy for biological misuse scenarios, incorporating current and emergent threats.
• Design safe and realistic evaluation scenarios to test biosafety measures and dual-use risk protocols.
• Establish robust severity ratings for biological risks, supporting nuanced threat modeling and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct rigorous false-negative reviews of draft benchmarks to ensure both protective and pragmatic outcomes.
• Advise on lab safety protocols, pathogen containment strategies, and dual-use governance best practices.
• Contribute written and verbal insights to documentation, scenario development, and cross-functional communication.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to contextualize biological misuse risks for public-health impact modeling.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in biosecurity, biorisk management, synthetic biology, or a related field; 8-20 years preferred for senior contributors.
• Advanced degree, professional certification, or equivalent operational experience in biosecurity, synthetic biology, or public health.
• Deep familiarity with laboratory safety protocols, dual-use research governance, and biological threat modeling.
• Hands-on experience as a biorisk officer, synthetic biology researcher, public-health biodefense specialist, government biosecurity advisor, or lab director.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and review threat scenarios and risk taxonomies with high domain credibility.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to precise and actionable input.
• Experience engaging with multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral teams in research, policy, or safety-critical environments.

How to Apply

• Apply online at: micro1 Job Portal
• Complete the online application form including your LinkedIn profile URL and English resume (PDF).
• After completing the interview process, applicants will be considered for this and other roles that match their skills.

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