Chemistry Specialist (Masters/PhDs)

Chemistry Specialist (Masters/PhDs) - AI Training

About the Role

What if your years of chemistry expertise could directly shape how AI reasons through the most complex scientific problems in the world? We're looking for Chemistry Specialists - Masters and PhD-level experts - to design, solve, and evaluate advanced chemistry problems that train cutting-edge AI models to think like scientists.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No AI background needed - just deep domain expertise in chemistry and a rigorous, detail-oriented mind.

• Organization
  : Alignerr
• Type
  : Hourly Contract
• Location
  : Remote
• Commitment
  : 10-40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Design and solve complex, real-world chemistry problems spanning organic, inorganic, physical, or computational chemistry
• Review and evaluate AI-generated chemistry content for scientific accuracy, depth, and rigor
• Craft nuanced, multi-step problem statements that challenge AI reasoning at a graduate level
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to improve model performance
• Ensure all deliverables meet high standards of scientific clarity and precision
• Work independently on task-based assignments - fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

• Master's or PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field
• Deep expertise in one or more areas: organic, inorganic, physical, or computational chemistry
• Proficient in Python or computational chemistry tools such as Gaussian, VASP, or similar
• Exceptionally detail-oriented - you catch errors others miss and hold yourself to a high scientific standard
• Clear and precise written communicator in English
• Fluent in English and based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, data quality, or AI evaluation workflows
• Background in academic research, scientific publishing, or technical writing
• Familiarity with AI tools or machine learning concepts
• Experience designing curriculum, problem sets, or assessments at a graduate level

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs and AI teams
• Fully remote and flexible - work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work
• Apply your expertise to problems that genuinely matter - shaping how AI understands science
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch