AI Tutor, Chemistry Specialist (contract), Handshake AI

Handshake; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in AI education is looking for an AI Tutor, Chemistry Specialist to enhance AI understanding of chemistry through expert feedback. This contract remote position focuses on analyzing chemical data, collaborating with technical teams, and requires a PhD in Chemistry or a related field. The role offers flexibility with hours and is a great fit for someone passionate about AI and scientific education.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in chemical equations and methodologies.
• Experience in scientific writing and research.
• Ability to adapt quickly to evolving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze AI-generated chemistry content and provide feedback.
• Curate chemical data to enhance AI model accuracy.
• Collaborate with teams to refine annotation tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Proficiency in chemical analysis

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Research background

Independently evaluate

Passion for AI

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Job description

AI Tutor, Chemistry Specialist (contract), Handshake AI

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Your impact
As an AI Tutor and Chemistry Specialist, you will improve AI’s understanding of chemistry by reviewing expert-annotated chemical data using proprietary software. Your expertise will help refine AI-generated content, ensuring accuracy in chemical concepts, equations, and applications. This role requires analytical thinking, adaptability, and a passion for AI in scientific education.

This is a contract remote position with variable time commitments. The services provided are supplementary and not integral to Handshake’s primary operations. The Contractor’s services are distinct from the core business activities.

Your role

• Use proprietary software to analyze AI-generated chemistry content and provide expert feedback.
• Ensure high-quality chemical data curation to enhance AI model accuracy.
• Collaborate with technical teams to refine annotation tools and methodologies for chemistry tasks.
• Evaluate AI-generated and human responses across various chemistry disciplines, including organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry.
• Interpret, analyze, and review chemistry-related tasks based on evolving guidelines.

Your Experience

• PhD in Chemistry or a related field (in progress or completed within the last 10 years).
• Proficiency in chemical analysis, equations, and laboratory methodologies.
• Strong research background and experience in scientific writing.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to evaluate independently based on limited data.
• Passion for AI, scientific education, and technology.

Bonus areas of expertise

• Research with published work in reputable chemistry journals.
• Experience in AI-assisted education or tutoring.
• Teaching experience (professor, lecturer, tutor).
• Technical writing, science communication, or professional scientific writing experience.

Additional Requirements

• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new skills and evolving requirements.
• Personal device supporting Windows 10 or macOS Big Sur 11.0 or later.
• Reliable access to a smartphone.

Location & Work Expectations

• Fully remote position.
• No visa sponsorship available.
• Not hiring in Wyoming or Illinois currently.

Compensation Range

• $40/hr - $70/hr

Salary ranges are benchmarked against similar companies for U.S.-based roles. Final offers depend on location, experience, and expertise.

About Us

Handshake builds the future of human data for AI, partnering with top AI labs to power large language model training with high-quality, expert-generated data. We serve 92% of top U.S. universities, providing access to verified expert talent across domains. Our AI team develops new data products to accelerate research and improve model performance. Join us in shaping the future of AI through better data, tools, and systems.

Handshake is committed to accommodations for candidates with disabilities or religious beliefs. Please inform your recruiter if needed.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Software Development