Virologist – AI Safety and Evaluations at 10alabs10alabs · Remote

Workplace: Remote

Posted: 2026-11-05

Skills: PythonAbout 10a Labs: 10a Labs is the safety and threat-intelligence layer trusted by frontier AI labs, AI unicorns, Fortune 10 companies, and leading global technology platforms. Our adversarial red teaming, model evaluations, and intelligence collection enable engineering, safety, and security teams to stay ahead of evolving threats and deploy AI systems safely. Location & Travel Expectations We are primarily seeking candidates based in the Washington, DC, New York City, San Francisco Bay Area, and Denver metropolitan areas. Candidates hired in these locations will be expected to work from a 10a Labs office at least two days per week. All new hires will participate in in-person onboarding in Washington, DC, New York City, or San Francisco during their first week. Occasional travel may also be required for interviews, in-person meetings, and other business needs. Position Overview We are seeking a Virologist with expertise in virology, microbiology, and biosecurity to support the design and execution of technical evaluations of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems, including Large Language Models (LLMs). The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background in biological research, an understanding of dual-use biological risks, and an interest in evaluating the capabilities and potential misuse risks of emerging AI technologies. This role will focus on developing scientifically rigorous benchmarks, designing and conducting model evaluations, and assessing AI-generated scientific outputs for technical accuracy, feasibility, and potential implications for biological safety and security. The candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams of scientists, AI researchers, and engineers to develop evaluation methodologies and communicate findings to stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Design and develop scientific benchmarks and evaluation methodologies to assess the biological knowledge, reasoning, and technical capabilities of advanced AI models. Conduc…Sign in to see the original postingBrowse more developer jobs on RoleBurst