Chemistry Subject Matter Expert - AI Content Specialist

Alignerr Corp.; Adelaide; Remote; AUD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Asynchronous work

Freelance flexibility

Global collaboration

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Chemistry Subject Matter Expert (AI Training) to design and critique chemistry problems that benchmark AI understanding across undergraduate to Master’s level topics. Remote, hourly engagement with flex hours (10–40 h/week).

You will craft rigorous problems, write clear step-by-step solutions, and evaluate AI reasoning for accuracy and depth, collaborating with researchers to improve benchmarks and model behavior.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed a master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills across advanced chemistry domains.
• Able to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly in writing.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work independently.
• No prior AI experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design challenging chemistry problems to test AI performance across domains such as chemical engineering, biochemistry and organic chemistry.
• Develop clear, step-by-step solutions with logically sound reasoning for evaluating AI outputs.
• Evaluate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, depth of reasoning, and overall quality.
• Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks spanning undergraduate through Master’s-level chemistry topics.
• Provide structured, actionable feedback that helps improve AI model behavior over time.

Skills

Analytical & problem-solving

Scientific writing

Independent work

Education

Master's degree or higher in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Biochemistry

Job description

Chemistry Subject Matter Expert (AI Training)

We're looking for chemistry experts to help train and improve the next generation of AI models. Your scientific knowledge will directly shape how AI understands and reasons through complex chemistry problems - from undergraduate fundamentals to graduate-level domains like biochemistry and chemical engineering.

About The Role

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

What You'll Do

• Design challenging, rigorous chemistry problems to test and benchmark AI performance across domains such as chemical engineering, biochemistry, organic chemistry, and more
• Develop clear, step-by-step solutions with logically sound reasoning that can be used to evaluate AI outputs
• Evaluate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, depth of reasoning, and overall quality
• Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks spanning undergraduate through Master's-level chemistry topics
• Provide structured, actionable feedback that helps improve AI model behavior 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 analytical and problem-solving skills across advanced chemistry domains
• Able to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and precisely in writing
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable working independently
• No prior AI experience required - we'll get you up to speed

Nice to Have

• Experience with data annotation, quality evaluation, or academic research
• Familiarity with AI tools or large language models
• Background in multiple chemistry subdisciplines

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs and institutions
• Fully remote and asynchronous - work on your own schedule, from anywhere
• Freelance flexibility: high autonomy, no micromanagement, and global collaboration
• Make a real impact - your chemistry expertise directly improves how AI handles science
• Potential for ongoing contract renewals and expanded project involvement