Chemistry Specialist

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; GBP 35,995 - 61,706; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Chemistry Expert to work remotely on a contract basis, reviewing AI-generated chemistry content and developing problems to test model limitations. Candidates should have an advanced degree in Chemistry and strong analytical skills, with effective communication in a remote setting. This mid-senior level position offers compensation of $35–$60/hour depending on location.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s/PhD/Postdoc) in Chemistry or related discipline.
• Strong analytical, logical reasoning, and research skills.
• Excellent written communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify AI-generated chemistry content for accuracy.
• Develop and solve chemistry problems to probe model limitations.
• Provide detailed feedback and corrections to refine model outputs.
• Collaborate remotely with LLM researchers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Logical reasoning

Research skills

Creative thinking

Excellent written communication

Education

Advanced degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Crossing Hurdles is a recruitment firm that refers top candidates to partners working with the world’s leading AI research labs to help build and train cutting-edge AI models.

Position details

• Position: Chemistry Expert


• Type: Contractor / Freelancer (no medical or paid leave)


• Compensation: $35–$60/hour (location-dependent)


• Location: Remote

Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $60.00/hr

Role Responsibilities

• Review and verify AI-generated chemistry content, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and logical consistency.


• Develop and solve chemistry problems (organic, inorganic, physical chemistry, analytical methods, spectroscopy) to probe model limitations.


• Provide detailed, structured feedback and corrections to refine model outputs.


• Help define new evaluation benchmarks aligned with STEM curricula across levels.


• Collaborate remotely with LLM researchers and internal engineering teams to guide output quality.

Candidate Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master’s/PhD/Postdoc) in Chemistry or related discipline.


• Strong analytical, logical reasoning, and research skills.


• Creative and lateral thinking abilities.


• Excellent written communication and collaboration in a remote setting.


• Ability to provide constructive, detailed annotations.


• Publication record preferred (links to Google Scholar, ResearchGate, etc.).

Guidelines for Application

• Mention active phone number and professional email address.


• Mention updated, publicly accessible LinkedIn profile (reflecting recent roles, projects, and achievements).


• Mention links to publications, academic papers, or research contributions (if applicable, highly encouraged).


• Mention detailed work history highlighting mathematics-related teaching, research, or professional experience.

Senior/Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Contract


• Job function: Research, Science, and Information Technology


• Industries: Research Services and Biotechnology Research