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Biosecurity & AI Safety Investigator

10a Labs
Location
Remote
Posted
23 days ago
Department
AI Safety
Salary
$80–$120
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Strong academic or professional background in biology, microbiology, virology, molecular biology, cancer biology, biotechnology, synthetic biology, or a related field
  • Ability to understand technical biological research, terminology, methods, and experimental concepts
  • Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail
  • Ability to consistently apply written policies to complex and ambiguous scientific scenarios
  • Interest or experience in biosecurity, biodefense, biosafety, biorisk, dual-use biotechnology, or biological threat assessment
  • Strong written communication skills
Nice to have
  • Particularly relevant experience may include government, national security, or biodefense work involving biological threats
  • Biosecurity, biosafety, biorisk, or dual-use research
  • Pathogen, infectious disease, microbiology, or virology research
  • Cancer biology, molecular biology, genomics, or related biomedical research
  • Academic or industry research involving emerging biotechnology
What the job really is

As a Biosecurity & AI Safety Investigator at 10a Labs, you will review and label biological content to ensure compliance with established safety policies. Your role involves evaluating complex biological exchanges, distinguishing legitimate research from potentially harmful applications, and documenting your decision-making process. This position requires a strong background in biology and offers the chance to work on critical intersections of biotechnology and AI safety.

Benefits
  • Opportunity to apply deep biological knowledge to emerging challenges at the intersection of biotechnology, safety, and AI
  • Exposure to frontier AI capabilities and risks in biology
  • Opportunity to meet and work with leading researchers
Things to weigh
  • Short-term contract with a duration of 6 months and possible extension
  • Remote work limited to candidates legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Compensation range of $80–$120/hour depending on experience
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