Analytical Chemist - Part Time

Outlier; Waukegan (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a part-time Chemistry expert, where you'll play a crucial role in teaching AI to interpret complex problems. Your expertise will help refine AI models, ensuring they provide accurate and scientifically rigorous responses. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology while working flexibly. If you're passionate about Chemistry and eager to influence the future of AI, this role is perfect for you.

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 factual accuracy in Chemistry.
• Develop and answer Chemistry-related questions for AI.

Skills

Chemistry Expertise

Research Experience

English Proficiency

AI Model Training

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 Responsibilities

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

• Evaluating AI-generated content for factual accuracy and relevance in Chemistry.
• Developing and answering Chemistry-related questions to refine AI understanding.
• 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 but vary based on your geographic location. Opportunities for higher-paying research projects are available based on performance. Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. Higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial onboarding or overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Some projects offer incentive payments. Please review the 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