[Remote] Remote | Biology Research Data Review Scientist — $40–$60/hour

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 24-MAG LLC is offering a specialized part-time consulting opportunity for biology research professionals experienced in bioactivity data review and protein target validation. The role involves reviewing protein target assignments, evaluating scientific literature, and providing evidence-based feedback on bioactivity data. Responsibilities • Review protein target assignments in large-scale bioactivity database workflows • Compare assigned UniProt IDs against primary scientific sources, including papers, patents, and related research materials • Determine whether target assignments accurately reflect the proteins being studied • Propose corrected UniProt accessions when assignments require revision • Read and interpret primary literature involving binding assays, functional assays, biochemical profiling, target validation, or drug discovery workflows • Evaluate target, assay, and compound-related context using scientific judgment and domain knowledge • Review bioactivity records involving databases such as ChEMBL, BindingDB, PubChem, or adjacent data sources • Identify inconsistencies, unclear mappings, or evidence gaps in protein target assignments • Flag and classify target assignment errors using a structured taxonomy • Write concise, evidence-grounded notes explaining review decisions and scientific reasoning • Apply consistent annotation standards across database records and supporting source materials • Maintain accuracy, clarity, and professional judgment across submitted review work Skills • BA/BS with 5+ years, MS with 2+ years, or PhD-level experience in a relevant biology, pharmacology, biochemistry, molecular biology, chemical biology, or drug discovery research field • Experience in biotech, pharma, CRO, academic research, or applied life-science research environments • Hands-on experience with binding assays or functional assays such as SPR, TR-FRET, radioligand binding, kinase assays, GPCR functional assays, IC50, Ki, or KD analysis • Current or recent bench-active experience in a research scientist, associate scientist, or related scientific role • Working fluency with UniProt or adjacent workflows such as SAR support, HTS, target validation, biochemical profiling, or IND-enabling studies • Strong ability to read scientific literature and make careful, evidence-based judgments • Ability to work independently in a remote, project-based environment • A BA/BS, MS, or PhD in biology, pharmacology, biochemistry, molecular biology, chemical biology, or a closely related life-science field is relevant • Practical experience in biotech, pharma, CRO, drug discovery, assay development, target validation, or biochemical profiling is highly valuable • Equivalent applied research experience involving protein targets, bioactivity data, assay interpretation, or scientific annotation may also be considered • Direct experience with ChEMBL, BindingDB, PubChem, UniProt, or related scientific databases • Experience with selectivity profiling, counterscreening, biochemical assays, or functional assays • Familiarity with agonist/antagonist and activator/inhibitor distinctions • Experience supporting SAR workflows, HTS campaigns, target validation, biochemical profiling, or IND-enabling studies • Ability to commit approximately 10–20 hours per week depending on project availability and scope Benefits • Fully remote with flexible scheduling • Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise Company Overview • At 24-MAG, we support emerging AI and consulting platforms by sourcing and connecting qualified professionals with remote, contract-based opportunities. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming, US, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://24-mag.com/. Apply To This Job