Community Support Contractor, Virtual Cell Challenge
About the role
In 2025, Arc Institute created the Virtual Cell Challenge (VCC) to accelerate progress in applying machine learning to understand cells in new ways. The competition follows a long history of similar mechanisms that have helped forge new paths in machine learning and science. The VCC has created major traction in its first year, with thousands of participants joining a new community focused on this massive opportunity. Arc plans to run the VCC annually, introducing new datasets and increasingly complex biological objectives over time. We're seeking a part-time Community Support Contractor to help manage participant engagement, respond to support inquiries, and foster the growing VCC community.
Requirements
- Technical background, i.e. in biology and/or computer science
- Excellent communication skills
- Exceptional organizational abilities to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously
- Strong bias for action and ability to drive results in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous exposure to bio AI or computational biology
- Track record of high impact in a fast moving startup environment
- Experience with community management
Fees
This is an independent contractor role paying $35/hour, with the expectation of 5-10 hours per week of work from August to November 2026. You will be solely responsible for all taxes and withholdings on these fees.