Chemistry Content Expert – Agentic Solutions

Elsevier; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Enhanced Health Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Group Accident Insurance

Flexible Working Arrangement

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Screening

Modern Family Benefits

Long‑Service Awards

New Baby Gift

Subsidized Meals (Chennai)

Paid Time Off

Transport for Chennai

Job summary

Elsevier is seeking a Chemistry Content Expert – Agentic Solutions to blend chemistry knowledge with GenAI search methods, improving how researchers discover chemistry information. You will design and evaluate GenAI-based search behaviors, build test datasets, and partner with Data Science and Technology teams to shape AI search solutions for Reaxys.

You will contribute to validating chemistry connectors, analyzing outputs, and communicating findings to drive improvements across the information

Qualifications

• PhD in Organic Chemistry with hands-on lab or research experience.
• Ability to design evaluation/test datasets and assess outputs from chemistry tools.
• Understanding of how chemistry data is structured and retrieved in information systems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for collaboration with partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and validation of chemistry connectors for agentic solutions.
• Create test sets and evaluation datasets for quality, accuracy, and reliability of connectors.
• Analyze connector outputs against expected results and identify gaps or edge cases.
• Perform data analysis and create reports summarizing results and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate findings and support issue resolution.

Skills

Chemistry Expertise

GenAI Search

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

PhD in Organic Chemistry

Tools

Chemistry Databases

Job description

Chemistry Content Expert – Agentic Solutions

Do you enjoy combining chemistry expertise with GenAI search techniques to help users find the right scientific information faster?

Are you excited about shaping how researchers search, retrieve, and interact with chemistry data using next‑generation AI solutions?

About our Team

Our team transforms scientific information into structured data and works closely with Data Science and Technology partners to design, train, and validate new AI‑driven search capabilities. Together, we contribute our expertise to deliver innovative solutions that enhance how chemistry knowledge is discovered.

About the Role

As a Data Discovery and Enrichment Expert, you will bring chemistry expertise together with GenAI search practices to optimise how users find and retrieve chemistry information. You will help design and evaluate GenAI‑based search behaviours, create high‑quality test sets for training and validation, and collaborate with Data Science and Technology partners to shape new AI search solutions for Reaxys.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and validation of chemistry connectors for agentic solutions.
• Create test sets and evaluation datasets to assess the quality, accuracy, and reliability of chemistry connectors.
• Analyze connector outputs against expected results, identifying gaps, errors, or edge cases.
• Perform data analysis and create reports summarizing evaluation results and recommendations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to communicate findings and support issue resolution.

Requirement

• PhD or post-doctoral experience in Organic Chemistry or a closely related field, with hands‑on laboratory or research experience.
• Ability to design evaluation/test datasets and assess the quality of outputs from chemistry‑related tools or systems.
• Understanding of how chemistry data is structured, represented, and retrieved in scientific information systems (e.g., databases, taxonomies, or similar platforms).
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and scientific partners.
• Familiarity with or interest in AI/NLP‑based or agentic systems is a plus.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long‑term goals.

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for You

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.
• Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.
• Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
• Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.
• Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work‑life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work‑related challenges.
• Medical Screening: Your well‑being is a top priority.
• Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
• Long‑Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.
• New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.
• Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.
• Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.
• Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai)

About the Business

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals’ advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

We know your well‑being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.

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