Biochemistry Research Scientist - PhD at Mercor
About the role
Job Description Job Description About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: Biology Research Scientist (BA, MS, PhD's) Type: Contract Compensation: $50–$70/hour Location: Remote Duration: 1–2 month minimum, extension likely Commitment: 10–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities Access prima…
Interview process at Mercor
General interview process (this company's specific loop isn't published - reach out if you have insider info).
- Recruiter phone screen - typically 20-40 min
- Technical screen - 1 coding problem or take-home; format varies by company
- Onsite / virtual loop - typically 4-6 rounds over 2-3 weeks; exact split of coding, systems design, and behavioral varies by role and location
Platforms used: unknown — MiPrep tested compatible with major platforms
How to prepare
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