Chemistry Subject Matter Expert - AI Content Specialist
Posted 1 day ago by Alignerr
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Chemistry Subject Matter Expert (AI Training) role involves leveraging deep chemistry knowledge to train AI systems, shaping their understanding of complex scientific problems. This fully remote, flexible contract position requires strong analytical skills and a commitment of 10–40 hours per week. No prior AI experience is necessary, making it accessible to those with a strong background in chemistry. The role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects and contribute to significant advancements in the field.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design challenging, rigorous chemistry problems across various chemistry domains.
- Develop detailed, step-by-step solutions demonstrating clear scientific reasoning.
- Evaluate AI-generated responses for correctness, depth, and quality of reasoning.
- Collaborate with researchers to build and refine benchmarks for chemistry topics.
- Provide structured, actionable feedback to improve AI models over time.
Key Skills:
- Master's degree (or higher) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- Strong problem-solving skills in advanced chemistry domains.
- Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly in writing.
- Detail-oriented with a systematic approach to evaluating quality and accuracy.
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in an asynchronous environment.
- No prior AI experience required.
- Experience with data annotation or evaluation workflows is a plus.
- Familiarity with large language models or AI research tools is advantageous.
Salary (Rate): £28.00 hourly
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Chemistry Subject Matter Expert (AI Training)
About The Role
We're looking for chemistry experts to help train and improve the next generation of AI systems. Your deep knowledge of chemistry will directly shape how AI understands, reasons through, and solves complex scientific problems — making a real impact on one of the most exciting frontiers in technology. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No AI experience required — just strong chemistry expertise and a sharp analytical mind.
Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Design challenging, rigorous chemistry problems spanning areas such as chemical engineering, biochemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry
- Develop detailed, step-by-step solutions that demonstrate clear and accurate scientific reasoning
- Evaluate AI-generated responses for correctness, depth, and quality of reasoning
- Collaborate with researchers to build and refine benchmarks across undergraduate to Master's-level chemistry topics
- Provide structured, actionable feedback that helps AI models improve over time
Who You Are
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Master's degree (or higher) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a closely related field
- Strong problem-solving skills across advanced chemistry domains
- Able to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and precisely in writing
- Detail-oriented with a systematic approach to evaluating quality and accuracy
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in an asynchronous environment
- No prior AI experience required
Nice to Have
- Experience with data annotation, data quality assessment, or evaluation workflows
- Familiarity with large language models or AI research tools
- Background spanning multiple chemistry subdisciplines
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside top research labs and industry-leading teams
- Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, from anywhere
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and the ability to fit work around your life
- Contribute to meaningful work that pushes the boundaries of what AI can do in science
- Potential for ongoing work and contract renewals as new projects launch