Analytical Chemist - Part Time

Outlier; Ohio; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking advanced Chemistry experts to enhance AI's problem-solving capabilities. This part-time role involves evaluating AI content, developing Chemistry questions, and assessing AI responses for accuracy and rigor. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree or higher in Chemistry, with a strong preference for those with research experience and publications. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI technology while working flexibly from anywhere in the United States.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry or related field.
• Strong preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy in Chemistry.
• Develop and answer Chemistry-related questions for AI.
• Assess and rank AI responses based on scientific rigor.

Skills

Chemistry expertise

Research experience

English proficiency

AI model training experience

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

About Outlier

Outlier is the world’s leading expert platform, connecting a network of over 100,000 contributors worldwide to improve AI models by providing expert human feedback. We partner with companies including OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft to enable advanced generative AI models to provide accurate responses and advanced reasoning capabilities.

Job Description

We are seeking advanced Chemistry experts to teach AI how to interpret and solve complex problems by:

1. Evaluating AI-generated content for factual accuracy and relevance in Chemistry.
2. Developing and answering Chemistry-related questions to refine AI understanding.
3. Assessing and ranking AI responses based on scientific rigor.

Required Expertise and Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree or higher (PhD preferred) in Chemistry or a related field (can be currently enrolled).
• Research Experience: Strong preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications, patents, conference presentations, research grants, or industry R&D contributions.
• English Proficiency: Ability to read and write with minimal errors.
• Bonus Skills: AI model training experience is helpful but not required.

Payment

Currently, pay rates for core project work by Chemistry experts range from $30 to $50 per hour USD, varying based on geographic location. Opportunities for higher-paying research projects are available based on performance. Rates depend on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. Higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as onboarding or overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review payment terms for each project.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information, and Internet