Chemistry Specialist - 34879

Turing

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

Remote

USD 56,826 - 80,934

Part time

14 days+
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Job summary

A leading AI research accelerator is seeking a remote Chemistry Specialist to help fine-tune AI models. The role involves designing advanced chemistry problems and collaborating with researchers. Candidates should have a PhD in a related field and strong problem-solving skills. This flexible position offers a pay rate of $50 per hour and requires a commitment of up to 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

  • PhD (pursuing or completed) in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field.
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in writing.
  • Strong chemistry reasoning across advanced domains.

Responsibilities

  • Design advanced chemistry problems to test AI performance.
  • Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy.
  • Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks.

Skills

Strong chemistry reasoning
Problem-solving skills
Effective communication

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field

Job description

Remote contract for PhDs in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields. Work on cutting-edge projects with top AI labs while earning up to $50+/hour, fully remote, with flexible weekly hours.

Role Overview

Help fine-tune large language models (like ChatGPT) using your chemistry skills. You’ll design problems, check how well AI solves them, and work with researchers to build better benchmarks.

Responsibilities
  • Design advanced chemistry problems to test AI performance (e.g., chemical engineering, biochemistry).
  • Develop clear, step-by-step solutions with rigorous logic.
  • Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and quality of reasoning.
  • Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks across undergraduate to PhD-level chemistry topics.
Requirements
  • PhD (pursuing or completed) in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field.
  • Strong chemistry reasoning and problem-solving skills across advanced domains.
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in writing and provide structured feedback.
  • Fully remote, flexible work.
  • Work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading LLM companies.
  • Pay rate: $50+/hour (depends on role and candidate expertise).
  • Assessment: Shortlisted experts complete an evaluation before selection.
  • Assignments: Contract roles with defined start/end dates; up to 40 hrs/week.
About Turing

Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing supports customers in two ways: first, by accelerating frontier research with high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, plus top AI researchers who specialize in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents; and second, by applying that expertise to help enterprises transform AI from proof of concept into proprietary intelligence with systems that perform reliably, deliver measurable impact, and drive lasting results on the P&L.

Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Contract
Job function
  • Information Technology
Industries
  • Software Development

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