Biochemistry Subject Matter Expert - AI Content Specialist

Alignerr; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Biochemistry Subject Matter Expert for AI training. Your deep knowledge of molecular biology, enzyme kinetics, protein folding and metabolic pathways will directly influence how next‑gen AI reasons about life sciences.

This remote, hourly contract covers 10–40 hours/week, with freelance autonomy and potential for ongoing work alongside leading AI research teams. PhD preferred in Biochemistry or related field; excellent written communication and meticulous attention to

Qualifications

• PhD completed or in final stages in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Strong foundational expertise in structural biology, enzymology, cellular metabolism, bioinformatics, or molecular genetics.
• Able to communicate complex biochemical concepts clearly in written form.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced, domain-specific biochemistry challenges across areas like nucleic acid chemistry, proteomics, structural biology, and drug-target interactions.
• Author precise, step-by-step solutions that serve as benchmarks for AI reasoning in life sciences.
• Audit AI outputs for biochemical pathways and structures for scientific accuracy and logical consistency.
• Refine AI reasoning by identifying failure modes and providing structured feedback to improve model performance.

Education

PhD in Biochemistry or related field

Tools

PyMOL

AlphaFold

BLAST

Job description

Biochemistry Subject Matter Expert (AI Training)

About The Role

We're partnering with the world's leading AI research teams to build smarter, more scientifically rigorous AI models - and we need expert biochemists to help make it happen. As a Biochemistry Subject Matter Expert, your deep knowledge of molecular biology, enzyme kinetics, protein folding, and metabolic pathways will directly shape how next-generation AI reasons about life sciences. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI research without leaving your home - or your area of expertise.

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

What You'll Do

• Design Advanced Problems - Craft complex, domain-specific biochemistry challenges across areas like nucleic acid chemistry, proteomics, structural biology, and drug-target interactions to rigorously test AI performance
• Author Ground-Truth Solutions - Write precise, step-by-step technical solutions that serve as benchmarks for high-level scientific reasoning in AI systems
• Audit AI Outputs - Evaluate AI-generated biochemical pathways, molecular structures, and mathematical derivations for scientific accuracy, logical consistency, and adherence to established standards
• Refine AI Reasoning - Identify and document failure modes such as incorrect stoichiometry, flawed stereochemical reasoning, or misapplied kinetic models, and provide structured feedback to improve model performance

Who You Are

• Holds a PhD (completed or in final stages) in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field
• Strong foundational expertise in one or more core areas: structural biology, enzymology, cellular metabolism, bioinformatics, or molecular genetics
• Able to communicate complex biochemical and chemical concepts clearly and precisely in written form
• Highly detail-oriented when reviewing chemical equations, molecular diagrams, and experimental protocols
• Self-directed and comfortable working independently on an asynchronous schedule
• No prior AI experience required

Nice to Have

• Experience with data annotation, quality evaluation, or scientific peer review
• Familiarity with computational biochemistry tools such as PyMOL, AlphaFold, or BLAST
• Background in scientific writing, curriculum development, or technical editing

Why Join Us

• Work on high-impact AI projects alongside top-tier research labs
• Fully remote and flexible - set your own schedule and work when it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with meaningful, intellectually engaging work
• Gain firsthand exposure to how advanced large language models are trained and evaluated
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension