Tochukwu Okoye

Key Skills

Software

Mercor

Top Subject Matter

Molecular Biology

Biochemistry Domain Expertise

Biology Domain Expertise

Top Data Types

Text

Computer Code Programming

Document

Top Task Types

Question Answering

Freelancer Overview

AI Trainer (Data Annotator) — Mercor (Project: Plato). Brings 9+ years of professional experience across legal operations, contract review, compliance, and structured analysis. Core strengths include Mercor and Outlier. Education includes Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Georgia (2025) and Bachelor of Science, University of Jos (2020). AI-training focus includes data types such as Text and labeling workflows including Question Answering.

Labeling Experience

AI Trainer (Data Annotator) — Outlier

TextQuestion Answering

In this ongoing role, I provide biology subject matter expertise for the training and development of an AI model. My responsibilities are centered on designing, evaluating, and annotating AI-generated content for scientific quality and instructional integrity. Expert feedback is delivered to optimize the AI’s performance and instructional adherence in domain-specific applications. • Designed and reviewed AI model outputs for content accuracy and clarity. • Annotated and rated model responses to enhance alignment with biology best practices. • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to refine prompts and project guidelines. • Supplied thorough, expert annotations and feedback to improve AI model quality.

In this ongoing role, I provide biology subject matter expertise for the training and development of an AI model. My responsibilities are centered on designing, evaluating, and annotating AI-generated content for scientific quality and instructional integrity. Expert feedback is delivered to optimize the AI’s performance and instructional adherence in domain-specific applications. • Designed and reviewed AI model outputs for content accuracy and clarity. • Annotated and rated model responses to enhance alignment with biology best practices. • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to refine prompts and project guidelines. • Supplied thorough, expert annotations and feedback to improve AI model quality.

2024 - Present

AI Trainer (Data Annotator) — Mercor (Project: Plato)

MercorTextQuestion Answering

This role involved providing advanced subject-matter expertise in molecular biology and biochemistry to train and evaluate large language models (LLMs). I designed expert-level reasoning questions, constructed evaluation rubrics, and assessed model-generated answers for scientific accuracy and logic. Detailed correction and feedback were offered to improve the AI’s performance within the domain of molecular biology and biochemistry. • Created challenging questions to expose weaknesses in LLMs’ subject knowledge. • Established robust rubrics for grading scientific and logical accuracy of model outputs. • Reviewed, corrected, and explained deficiencies in model answers to strengthen reasoning. • Delivered comprehensive, expert feedback to elevate the AI’s capabilities in the field.

This role involved providing advanced subject-matter expertise in molecular biology and biochemistry to train and evaluate large language models (LLMs). I designed expert-level reasoning questions, constructed evaluation rubrics, and assessed model-generated answers for scientific accuracy and logic. Detailed correction and feedback were offered to improve the AI’s performance within the domain of molecular biology and biochemistry. • Created challenging questions to expose weaknesses in LLMs’ subject knowledge. • Established robust rubrics for grading scientific and logical accuracy of model outputs. • Reviewed, corrected, and explained deficiencies in model answers to strengthen reasoning. • Delivered comprehensive, expert feedback to elevate the AI’s capabilities in the field.

2024 - 2024

Education

Work History