Chemical Research Specialist (Remote US | $90–$140/hr)

Synthires; United States; Remote; USD 124,000 - 193,000; Part time

Job summary

Synthires is seeking a Chemistry Domain Expert to contribute remotely from the United States on an hourly contract. You will evaluate AI outputs in real-world chemistry tasks, develop precise reference solutions, and design research-level benchmarks.

Responsibilities include identifying errors in reaction mechanisms, stoichiometry, and spectral interpretation, and collaborating with researchers to establish clear evaluation criteria. A PhD and US-based work are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Senior research experience as a faculty member, PI, staff/senior scientist, or equivalent.
• Specialization in at least one chemistry domain (organic, synthetic, physical, computational, inorganic, materials, analytical chemistry, or chemical biology).
• Hands-on experience using large language models in professional or research work.
• Excellent scientific judgment and written communication skills.
• Based in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate chemistry tasks and AI-generated outputs for scientific accuracy and feasibility.
• Identify errors in reaction mechanisms, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, and spectral interpretation.
• Develop precise problem specifications and rigorous reference solutions.
• Design challenging, research-level chemistry problems and evaluation benchmarks.
• Collaborate with researchers and experts to establish clear evaluation criteria.
• Provide structured feedback to improve AI reasoning and scientific reliability.

Skills

Scientific judgment

Written communication

Experimental design

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Large language models (LLMs)

Job description

Chemistry Domain Expert (Remote | $90–$140/hr)

Position: Chemistry Domain Expert

Type: Hourly Contract

Compensation: $90–$140/hour

Location: Remote (United States)

About the Opportunity

Work with a leading AI research project to improve how advanced AI models reason about real-world chemistry research. Apply specialized scientific expertise to evaluate chemistry tasks, develop reference solutions, and design research-level benchmarks that measure model performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate chemistry tasks and AI-generated outputs for scientific accuracy and feasibility.
• Identify errors in reaction mechanisms, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, and spectral interpretation.
• Develop precise problem specifications and rigorous reference solutions.
• Design challenging, research-level chemistry problems and evaluation benchmarks.
• Collaborate with researchers and experts to establish clear evaluation criteria.
• Provide structured feedback to improve AI reasoning and scientific reliability.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Senior research experience as a faculty member, principal investigator, staff/senior scientist, or equivalent.
• Specialization in at least one chemistry domain, such as organic, synthetic, physical, computational, inorganic, materials, analytical chemistry, or chemical biology.
• Hands-on experience using large language models in professional or research work.
• Excellent scientific judgment and written communication skills.
• Based in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recognition through competitive research fellowships, awards, or other academic distinctions.
• Experience developing scientific benchmarks, research problems, or technical evaluation frameworks.

Compensation

$90–$140 per hour under an hourly contract arrangement.

Application Process

The application process and specific payment terms were not included in the provided listing.