Chemist

AfterQuery Experts; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Competitive pay

Job summary

AfterQuery is seeking Chemistry Experts to create and refine chemistry reasoning challenges for our AI training modules. This remote, flexible role involves designing problems across organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry to test AI models with rigorous scientific reasoning.

You will develop high-quality problems, evaluate model responses, and collaborate with scientists to fine-tune difficulty and topical coverage.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Chemistry or related field.
• Strong command of multiple chemistry subfields (organic, inorganic, physical, analytical).
• Exceptional analytical and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality chemistry problems and lab scenarios for AI training.
• Evaluate model responses and provide precise scientific feedback.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to adjust problem difficulty.

Skills

Chemistry expertise

Scientific writing

Communication skills

Education

MS or PhD in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Computational chemistry tools

Job description

AfterQuery is seeking Chemistry Experts to create and refine chemistry reasoning challenges for our AI training modules. In this remote, flexible role, you will design and evaluate problems spanning organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry that test an AI model’s ability to reason through reactions, mechanisms, spectra, and laboratory scenarios with scientific rigor.

Why Apply

• Competitive Compensation: attractive hourly rates that reward your specialized expertise
• Innovative Impact: join a YC-backed startup revolutionizing AI with high-caliber expert content and insights
• Flexible Engagement: a remote, asynchronous role that lets you contribute to pioneering projects on your own schedule

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality chemistry problems, mechanism walkthroughs, and lab-scenario case studies that challenge AI models
• Evaluate and validate model responses, offering detailed feedback on scientific accuracy and reasoning
• Collaborate with a team of scientists and technical experts to fine-tune problem difficulty and topical coverage

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Chemistry or a closely related field, or equivalent industry experience
• Strong command of at least two subfields (organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, or biochemistry)
• Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bench or industrial laboratory experience
• Publications, teaching, or peer-review experience
• Familiarity with AI or computational chemistry tools is a plus