Biochemist

Alignerr; Sheffield (TX); Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr seeks a PhD‑level Biochemist for a fully remote, hourly contract to train AI on complex biochemical data. You will craft rigorous biochemistry challenges, write precise gold‑standard solutions, and audit AI outputs for accuracy and safety.

Ideal candidates communicate complex ideas clearly, demonstrate deep domain knowledge, and can work independently in an async environment. Remote, flexible hours and potential for ongoing work are offered.

Qualifications

• PhD required or in final stages with strong biochem background.
• Deep knowledge of protein folding, enzymology, and metabolism.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly in writing.
• Experience with AI or data annotation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design Expert‑Level Problems — Craft advanced biochemistry challenges spanning nucleic acid chemistry, proteomics, structural biology, and drug‑target interactions to rigorously stress‑test AI performance
• Author Ground‑Truth Solutions — Write precise, step‑by‑step technical responses that serve as gold‑standard benchmarks for AI reasoning in life sciences
• Audit AI Outputs — Evaluate AI‑generated biochemical pathways, molecular structures, and mathematical derivations for scientific accuracy, safety, and adherence to established standards
• Refine AI Reasoning — Identify and document failures in AI logic — such as incorrect stoichiometry, flawed stereochemistry, or misapplied enzyme mechanisms — and provide structured feedback to improve model performance

Skills

Biochemistry expertise

Structural biology

Enzymology

Molecular genetics

Bioinformatics

Education

PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field

Tools

PyMOL

AlphaFold

BLAST

Job description

About The Role

What if your expertise in protein folding, enzyme kinetics, or metabolic flux could help shape the next generation of AI? At Alignerr, we partner with the world's leading AI research teams to build smarter, more scientifically rigorous models — and we need PhD-level biochemists to make it happen.

Biochemist – AI Data Trainer

About The Role

What if your expertise in protein folding, enzyme kinetics, or metabolic flux could help shape the next generation of AI? At Alignerr, we partner with the world's leading AI research teams to build smarter, more scientifically rigorous models — and we need PhD-level biochemists to make it happen.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role where your deep domain knowledge becomes the benchmark that AI strives to meet.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You’ll Do

• Design Expert‑Level Problems — Craft advanced biochemistry challenges spanning nucleic acid chemistry, proteomics, structural biology, and drug‑target interactions to rigorously stress‑test AI performance
• Author Ground‑Truth Solutions — Write precise, step‑by‑step technical responses that serve as gold‑standard benchmarks for AI reasoning in life sciences
• Audit AI Outputs — Evaluate AI‑generated biochemical pathways, molecular structures, and mathematical derivations for scientific accuracy, safety, and adherence to established standards
• Refine AI Reasoning — Identify and document failures in AI logic — such as incorrect stoichiometry, flawed stereochemistry, or misapplied enzyme mechanisms — and provide structured feedback to improve model performance

Who You’re

• PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field (completed or in final stages)
• Strong foundational expertise in one or more of: structural biology, enzymology, cellular metabolism, molecular genetics, or bioinformatics
• Able to communicate highly technical biological and chemical concepts clearly in written form
• Exceptionally detail‑oriented when reviewing complex equations, molecular diagrams, and experimental protocols
• Self‑motivated and comfortable working independently in an async environment
• No prior AI experience required

Nice to Have

• Experience with data annotation, data quality review, or evaluation systems
• Familiarity with computational biochemistry tools such as PyMOL, AlphaFold, or BLAST
• Background in scientific writing, peer review, or technical editing

Why Join Us

• Work on high-impact AI projects alongside leading research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — set your own schedule and hours
• Freelance autonomy with meaningful, intellectually stimulating work
• Gain first‑hand exposure to how cutting‑edge large language models are trained and evaluated
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension