Biosecurity & CBRNE Subject Matter Expert - AI Safety- (Remote)

Expected compensation: 65.00 USD Per Hour
HireArt is helping our client find a Biosecurity & CBRNE Subject Matter Expert - AI Safety to support the safe development and evaluation of next-generation AI systems, with a focus on chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) risks.
In this role, you'll apply your scientific, technical, or operational expertise to red-team advanced AI models, identify potential safety vulnerabilities, and evaluate their ability to generate harmful or high-risk information. You'll develop adversarial prompts to test AI safeguards and assess model outputs for accuracy, specificity, actionability, and whether they provide meaningful information beyond what is already available through published literature and other public sources.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on scientific or operational experience, strong analytical judgment, and an interest in addressing emerging challenges at the intersection of AI, biosecurity, and public safety.
As a Biosecurity & CBRNE Subject Matter Expert, You'll
Develop adversarial prompts to test AI model safeguards and identify potential safety vulnerabilities.
Evaluate AI-generated outputs for scientific accuracy, specificity, actionability, and the degree of meaningful uplift they provide beyond publicly available information.
Apply specialized biological or CBRNE expertise to assess complex technical information and identify concerning AI model capabilities related to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive hazards.
Determine whether AI-generated information lowers practical barriers related to knowledge, materials, equipment, or skills, or simply restates publicly available information.
Contribute to AI safety benchmarks, risk thresholds, severity rubrics, and evaluation frameworks while calibrating assessments with other subject matter experts.
Document findings and provide clear rationales for severity assessments to support actionable improvements by AI developers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across AI safety, research, security, and policy.
Requirements
Deep technical expertise in at least one CBRNE domain (biological, chemical, radiological/nuclear, or explosives), demonstrated through a graduate degree with hands-on laboratory or field experience in a relevant discipline, or equivalent operational experience (e.g., CBRN specialist, EOD technician, HAZMAT, biodefense, or national laboratory work)
Strong scientific and analytical judgment, including the ability to distinguish widely available information from information that could materially lower barriers to causing harm
Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, and potential safety concerns
Strong written communication skills and ability to clearly document technical findings
Familiarity with prompting or interacting with large language models (LLMs); prior AI red-team experience is not required
Interest in AI safety and the potential risks associated with advanced AI capabilities
Ability to handle sensitive or potentially hazardous information responsibly while following confidentiality and information-handling protocols
Must be a U.S. citizen
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
A PhD, MD, or DVM in a relevant scientific, medical, veterinary, or technical field
Military experience involving CBRN, CBRNE, or EOD operations, such as a CBRN specialist, EOD technician, or related role
Experience in HAZMAT, emergency response, biodefense, biosafety, biosecurity, national laboratories, defense, or government environments
Experience in CBRNE threat or capability assessment, including adversary pathway evaluation, dual-use research of concern, or counterproliferation analysis
Experience with AI safety evaluations, red teaming, adversarial testing, or large language models
Benefits
96 hours of PTO accrued per year at a rate of 1 hour for every 20 hours worked
13 paid holidays
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Employer (HireArt) Subsidized healthcare benefits
Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
HireArt covers all costs for short and long-term disability and life insurance
401k package
Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. The role is remote and open to U.S.-based candidates. Candidates local to the Dallas, TX area will be required to work a hybrid schedule out of the Southlake office.
HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.

Work arrangement
Yes