Chemist

AfterQuery Experts; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

AfterQuery Experts is seeking Chemistry Experts for a remote, flexible role to create and refine chemistry reasoning challenges for AI training modules. Design problems across organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry, and evaluate model responses with rigorous scientific reasoning.

The position offers a remote, asynchronous engagement, competitive hourly compensation, and the opportunity to impact AI-driven chemistry education on a global scale.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Chemistry or closely related field (MS or PhD).
• Strong command of multiple chemistry subfields (organic, inorganic, physical, analytical).
• Exceptional analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality chemistry problems, mechanism walkthroughs, and lab-scenario case studies.
• Evaluate and validate model responses with detailed scientific feedback.
• Collaborate with scientists and technical experts to tune problem difficulty and topical coverage.

Skills

Chemistry expertise

Analytical thinking

Scientific writing

Education

MS/PhD in Chemistry

Tools

AI / computational chemistry tools

Job description

AfterQuery is seeking Chemistry Experts to create and refine chemistry reasoning challenges for our AI training modules. In this remote, flexible role, you will design and evaluate problems spanning organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry that test an AI model’s ability to reason through reactions, mechanisms, spectra, and laboratory scenarios with scientific rigor.

Why Apply

• Competitive Compensation: attractive hourly rates that reward your specialized expertise
• Innovative Impact: join a YC-backed startup revolutionizing AI with high-caliber expert content and insights
• Flexible Engagement: a remote, asynchronous role that lets you contribute to pioneering projects on your own schedule

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality chemistry problems, mechanism walkthroughs, and lab-scenario case studies that challenge AI models
• Evaluate and validate model responses, offering detailed feedback on scientific accuracy and reasoning
• Collaborate with a team of scientists and technical experts to fine-tune problem difficulty and topical coverage

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Chemistry or a closely related field, or equivalent industry experience
• Strong command of at least two subfields (organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, or biochemistry)
• Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bench or industrial laboratory experience
• Publications, teaching, or peer-review experience
• Familiarity with AI or computational chemistry tools is a plus