Chemist | $90/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking aContract chemist for AI benchmarking in chemistry. You will design and critique chemistry problems, provide expert insights into reaction mechanisms and molecular simulations, and optimize experimental and computational workflows for accuracy and reproducibility.

The role requires a PhD in chemistry or related field, hands-on or simulation-heavy research, and proficiency in Python and major chemistry tools.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, computational chemistry, chemical biology, materials science, or closely related field.
• Hands-on research lab experience or extensive simulation-heavy research.
• Deep expertise in at least one of the listed areas.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and critique chemistry and computational chemistry problems and workflows for AI benchmarking.
• Provide expert insights on reaction mechanisms, synthesis planning, spectroscopy analysis, molecular simulations, and electronic structure methods.
• Assess and optimize experimental protocols, simulation parameters, and software configurations for accuracy and reproducibility.
• Analyze chemical, spectroscopic, and simulation data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Guide development and validation of chemistry-related AI models and tools.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical collaborators.
• Document findings and methodologies to ensure knowledge transfer across the customer’s team.

Skills

Python

English proficiency

Analytical reasoning

Communication

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Gaussian

ORCA

Psi4

GROMACS

LAMMPS

RDKit

Job description

Type: Contract

Compensation: $45 - $90/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week

Role Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and critique chemistry and computational chemistry problems, workflows, and reasoning chains to support AI benchmarking initiatives.
• Provide expert-level insights on reaction mechanisms, synthesis planning, spectroscopy analysis, molecular simulations, and electronic structure methods.
• Assess and optimize experimental protocols, simulation parameters, and software configurations for accuracy and reproducibility.
• Analyze chemical, spectroscopic, and simulation data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Leverage domain knowledge to guide the development and validation of chemistry-related AI models and tools.
• Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly, both in writing and verbally, to technical and non-technical collaborators.
• Document findings, methodologies, and best practices to ensure knowledge transfer across the customer s team.

Requirements

• PhD in chemistry, computational chemistry, chemical biology, materials science, or a closely related field.
• Hands-on research lab experience, including wet lab experience for experimental subfields, or extensive simulation-heavy research for computational subfields.
• Deep expertise in at least one of the areas listed above.
• Professional written and spoken English (C1 or higher).
• Proficiency in Python and/or industry-standard tools in your subfield (e.g., Gaussian, ORCA, Psi4, GROMACS, LAMMPS, RDKit).
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and scientific reasoning skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with the ability to clearly document and explain technical concepts.
• Track record of rigorous scientific problem-solving in complex chemistry domains.

Application Process

• Easy Apply on LinkedIn
• Participate in resume evaluation & interview stage