Biosecurity & Synthetic Biology Expert

Role Title: Biosecurity & Synthetic Biology Expert Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Biosecurity & Synthetic Biology Experts to contribute advanced domain expertise to a critical customer's project involving biosecurity evaluation frameworks. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. Scope of Work • Develop a comprehensive taxonomy for biological misuse scenarios, incorporating current and emergent threats. • Design safe and realistic evaluation scenarios to test biosafety measures and dual-use risk protocols. • Establish robust severity ratings for biological risks, supporting nuanced threat modeling and mitigation strategies. • Conduct rigorous false-negative reviews of draft benchmarks to ensure both protective and pragmatic outcomes. • Advise on lab safety protocols, pathogen containment strategies, and dual-use governance best practices. • Contribute written and verbal insights to documentation, scenario development, and cross-functional communication. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to contextualize biological misuse risks for public-health impact modeling. Preferred Qualifications • 5+ years of experience in biosecurity, biorisk management, synthetic biology, or a related field; 8–20 years preferred for senior