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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days 10a Labs's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 50% of 10a Labs's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at 10a Labs
- high 14 stale, 0 reposted of 16 open
- Hiring momentum
- 21 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from 10a Labs's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for 10a Labs.
About this role
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
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of 10a Labs as an employer.
What you need
- 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 you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- 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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Listed by 10a Labs on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.