# Biology Specialist

**Company**: TaskUs
**Location**: Remote, USA
**Work arrangement**: remote
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $80,000 - $105,000
**Category**: Other
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

TaskUs partners with pioneering technology companies to build the safety, intelligence, and human-in-the-loop operations powering next-generation artificial intelligence.

As a Biology Specialist, you will join a specialized frontline life-sciences pod supporting one of the world’s foremost frontier AI companies. The mission is vital: prevent state-of-the-art AI systems from lowering technical barriers to the creation or proliferation of biological weapons and catastrophic biological risks.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Conducting first-line evaluation of automated detection flags across critical biological threat vectors

- Distinguishing legitimate scientific work from requests seeking actionable weaponization or harm pathways

- Applying rigorous, policy-aligned classification labels to every adjudicated case

- Reviewing life-science literature, genomic databases, and biosecurity guidelines to verify whether flagged user queries involve restricted agents or novel dual-use risks

- Documenting findings clearly and constructing well-supported case handoffs when escalating ambiguous, high-risk, or boundary cases to Senior Specialists

- Participating in regular calibration sessions, integrating feedback to ensure uniform labeling precision across the pod

To qualify, you will need:

- A graduate-level degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Synthetic Biology, Biosecurity, or a directly related life-sciences discipline

- 1–3 years of practical laboratory, research, or analytical experience in a biological discipline or biosecurity setting

- Strong scientific baseline with solid understanding of virological and microbiological fundamentals, containment protocols, and pathogen handling

- Investigative mindset and strong written English communication skills

- Unrestricted work authorization in the United States

Nice to have:

- Exposure to the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP) or international biosecurity frameworks

- Academic or professional background in biodefense, public health surveillance, or dual-use research of concern

- Experience with DNA synthesis screening protocols or computational biology tools

- Familiarity with large language models, prompt engineering, or AI safety concepts

- An active or previously held U.S. Government Security Clearance (Secret or higher)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; and paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $105,000 per year.

## Skills

### Required
- Microbiology
- Virology
- Molecular Biology
- Immunology
- Synthetic Biology
- Biosecurity

### Nice to have
- Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)
- biodefense
- public health surveillance
- DNA synthesis screening protocols
- computational biology tools
- large language models
- AI safety concepts
- U.S. Government Security Clearance

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