Chemistry Specialist (Masters/PhDs)

Alignerr Corp.; United States; Remote; MXN 620,000 - 1,033,000; Full time

Job summary

Alignerr seeks Chemistry Specialists with Masters/PhD in Chemistry to design, solve, and evaluate challenging problems that train AI. This remote hourly contract role calls for deep chemistry expertise across organic, inorganic, physical, or computational areas and comfort with Python or computational tools like Gaussian or VASP.

You’ll collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and deliver precise, rigorous work.

Qualifications

• Holds a Master’s or PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field.
• Deep expertise in one or more areas: organic, inorganic, physical, or computational chemistry.
• Comfortable coding in Python or working with computational chemistry tools (e.g., Gaussian, VASP).
• Exceptional written communicator — you can explain complex chemistry clearly and precisely.
• Naturally detail-oriented with a rigorous, methodical approach to scientific problems.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and solve advanced chemistry problems spanning organic, inorganic, physical, and computational chemistry
• Design complex, real-world problem statements that challenge and improve AI reasoning
• Review and evaluate AI-generated chemistry content for scientific accuracy, depth, and rigor
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts
• Ensure all deliverables meet high standards of clarity, precision, and scientific integrity
• Work independently on task-based assignments at your own pace

Skills

Chemistry expertise

Python coding

English fluency

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemistry

Tools

Gaussian

VASP

Python

Job description

Chemistry Specialist (Masters/PhDs) - AI Training

About The Role

What if your years of chemistry expertise could directly shape how AI reasons through the most complex scientific problems in the world? We're looking for Chemistry Specialists with advanced degrees to design, solve, and evaluate challenging chemistry problems that train the next generation of AI models.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for working scientists, researchers, and academics who want to contribute to cutting-edge AI — on their own schedule.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Develop and solve advanced chemistry problems spanning organic, inorganic, physical, and computational chemistry
• Design complex, real-world problem statements that challenge and improve AI reasoning
• Review and evaluate AI-generated chemistry content for scientific accuracy, depth, and rigor
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts
• Ensure all deliverables meet high standards of clarity, precision, and scientific integrity
• Work independently on task-based assignments at your own pace

Who You Are

• Holds a Master's or PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field
• Deep expertise in one or more areas: organic, inorganic, physical, or computational chemistry
• Comfortable coding in Python or working with computational chemistry tools (e.g., Gaussian, VASP)
• Exceptional written communicator — you can explain complex chemistry clearly and precisely
• Naturally detail-oriented with a rigorous, methodical approach to scientific problems
• Fluent in English

Nice to Have

• Experience with data annotation, data quality assurance, or evaluation frameworks
• Background in academic research, scientific publishing, or curriculum development
• Familiarity with AI tools or machine learning workflows
• Experience designing problem sets, exams, or technical assessments

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside world-leading research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work
• Put your advanced chemistry training to use in a high-impact, forward-looking field
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch