Remote | Biology Question Design & Review Expert — $45–$90/hour
24-MAG · New York, NY
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $90,000 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Author and review biology assessment questions.
- Write clear scientific solutions and rate difficulty.
- Verify academic content for accuracy and rigor.
- Leverage advanced biology expertise remotely.
- Flexible part-time consulting with competitive pay.
About the role
Biology Question Design & Review Expert (Remote, Part-Time)
24-MAG is seeking experienced professionals for a specialized part-time consulting opportunity. This remote role focuses on high-quality biology assessment development, multiple-choice question writing, academic content verification, reference solution review, and scientific reasoning evaluation. You will leverage your biology expertise to author, review, and validate assessment materials across core biological science domains.
Key Responsibilities
- Biology Question Authoring: Create original, challenging multiple-choice questions testing deep conceptual understanding and experimental reasoning. Ensure questions are precise, self-contained, unambiguous, and have plausible answer choices.
- Scientific Reasoning, Solution Writing & Difficulty Calibration: Write clear reference solutions in markdown, rate question difficulty, and provide academic references from reputable sources. Ensure solutions are accurate and aligned with biological concepts.
- Question Verification & Academic Review: Review biology questions for accuracy, clarity, rigor, completeness, and solvability. Flag issues and edit questions as needed, maintaining high standards for scientific precision.
Ideal Profile
Candidates should possess advanced expertise in biology or related fields (e.g., molecular biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, genetics). A strong command of graduate-level biological concepts, experimental design, and data interpretation is essential. Experience in authoring, reviewing, teaching, grading, or verifying academic assessment content is required, along with the ability to express complex biological ideas clearly in written English and a strong attention to detail.
Educational Background
A PhD or doctoral candidacy in biology or a closely related field is highly relevant. A Master's degree with exceptional depth in a specific biology subdomain may be suitable. Equivalent experience in advanced research, laboratory work, teaching, academic writing, assessment design, or scientific review will also be considered.
Nice to Have
- Research publications, laboratory experience, university teaching, tutoring, or academic assessment background.
- Familiarity with a broad range of biology topics including ecology, genetics, cell biology, and neuroscience.
- Experience preparing or reviewing exam questions, academic rubrics, reference solutions, or biology problem sets.
- Strong comfort with markdown formatting, academic references, scientific terminology, and structured review workflows.
- Availability for approximately 10+ hours per week.
Why This Opportunity
- Apply advanced biology expertise to structured remote project work.
- Contribute to high-quality scientific benchmark development and assessment creation.
- Work on flexible assignments aligned with your academic or research background.
- Utilize your scientific judgment in a rigorous, detail-oriented review environment.
- Remote structure with competitive hourly compensation.
Contract Details
- Independent contractor role.
- Fully remote with flexible scheduling.
- Part-time commitment of approximately 10+ hours per week.
- Competitive rates between $45–$90 per hour, based on expertise.
- Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise.
- Projects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted.
About The Platform
This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.
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Key skills/competency
- Biology Question Authoring
- Scientific Reasoning Evaluation
- Academic Content Review
- Molecular Biology Expertise
- Biochemistry Knowledge
- Neuroscience Understanding
- Assessment Design
- Question Writing
- Data Interpretation
- Markdown Formatting
Skills & topics
- Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry
- Neuroscience
- Question Authoring
- Academic Review
- Assessment Design
- Scientific Content
- Remote Work
- Part-time
- Consulting
- PhD
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight advanced biology expertise, question authoring, and academic review experience. Quantify achievements where possible.
- Craft a strong cover letter: Emphasize your specific biology domain knowledge and passion for assessment accuracy. Mention your PhD or relevant advanced degree.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss complex biological concepts, experimental design, and data interpretation. Review assessment design principles.
- Showcase attention to detail: Demonstrate your ability to identify subtle scientific issues and your comfort with structured review workflows and markdown.
- Research 24-MAG: Understand their focus on connecting professionals with remote consulting. Mention specific biology areas you excel in.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Biology Question Design & Review Expert at 24-MAG?
- As a Biology Question Design & Review Expert at 24-MAG, you will primarily be responsible for authoring challenging multiple-choice biology questions, writing clear and accurate reference solutions, calibrating question difficulty, and thoroughly reviewing existing assessment content for accuracy, clarity, and rigor. Your expertise will ensure the quality of biological assessment materials.
- What educational background is required for the Biology Question Design & Review Expert role?
- A PhD or doctoral candidacy in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, or a closely related field is highly relevant for this role. A Master's degree with significant depth in a specific biology subdomain, or equivalent experience in advanced research, teaching, or academic writing, may also be considered.
- Is this a full-time or part-time position with 24-MAG?
- This is a part-time, independent contractor role at 24-MAG, with an expected commitment of approximately 10+ hours per week, depending on project availability and scope. The scheduling is flexible and fully remote.
- What is the hourly pay range for the Biology Question Design & Review Expert role?
- The competitive hourly compensation for this role ranges between $45 and $90 per hour. The exact rate will be determined based on your specific expertise, qualifications, and the complexity of the projects assigned.
- Does 24-MAG require specific technical skills for this biology role?
- Yes, strong technical skills include advanced expertise in biology domains such as molecular biology, biochemistry, or neuroscience. You should also be proficient in expressing complex biological ideas clearly in written English, and ideally comfortable with markdown formatting for structured content review and solution writing.
- How are payments processed for independent contractors at 24-MAG?
- 24-MAG processes weekly payments to independent contractors through convenient methods such as Stripe or Wise, ensuring timely compensation for your consulting work.
- Can I work from anywhere as a Biology Question Design & Review Expert for 24-MAG?
- Yes, this is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from any location. The role offers flexible scheduling, accommodating approximately 10+ hours of work per week as project needs dictate.