Chemistry Subject Matter Expert – AI Training

Altis Technology; United States; Remote; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis Technology is seeking experienced Chemistry professionals for a fully remote project to support AI training and improvement. You will apply your chemistry expertise, perform analyses, and help ensure scientific accuracy across AI systems.

The initial contract is 4 weeks with a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week and flexible scheduling. This role suits chemists with strong analytical backgrounds seeking exposure to emerging tech.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level degree in chemistry or equivalent lab experience.
• Strong knowledge of chemistry principles and methods.
• Experience with analytical reasoning and problem solving.
• Ability to work remotely with self-directed schedule.

Responsibilities

• Apply chemistry expertise to help train and improve AI systems.
• Review and evaluate chemistry-related problems, explanations, and technical information.
• Analyze chemical concepts, reactions, calculations, and scientific scenarios.
• Assess information for scientific accuracy, logic, methodology, and completeness.
• Identify errors, inconsistencies, or flawed scientific reasoning.
• Solve technical and quantitative chemistry problems.
• Develop clear, well-reasoned explanations of chemistry concepts and solutions.
• Apply independent scientific judgment to complex problems.
• Follow detailed project guidelines and quality standards.
• Complete work independently while managing your own schedule.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Analytical thinking

Scientific reasoning

Written communication

Education

Graduate degree in chemistry

Job description

Chemistry Subject Matter Expert AI Training

Location: RemoteContract: Initial 4-week contract, with potential for ongoing opportunitiesHours: Minimum 10 hours per weekSchedule: Flexible

The Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Chemistry professionals for a fully remote project where you will apply your scientific expertise, problem-solving abilities, and analytical judgment to specialized work supporting the training and improvement of AI systems.

This opportunity is ideal for chemists with strong academic, laboratory, research, or industry backgrounds who are interested in applying their expertise to emerging technology while maintaining a flexible schedule.

The initial contract is 4 weeks, with the potential for ongoing project opportunities. Candidates must be able to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week, with work completed flexibly throughout the week based on individual availability and project requirements.

What You'll Do

Depending on your background and area of specialization, you may:

• Apply chemistry expertise and scientific reasoning to help train and improve AI systems
• Review and evaluate chemistry-related problems, explanations, and technical information
• Analyze chemical concepts, reactions, calculations, and scientific scenarios
• Assess information for scientific accuracy, logic, methodology, and completeness
• Identify errors, inconsistencies, or flawed scientific reasoning
• Solve technical and quantitative chemistry problems
• Develop clear, well-reasoned explanations of chemistry concepts and solutions
• Apply independent scientific judgment to complex or ambiguous problems
• Follow detailed project guidelines and quality standards
• Complete work independently while managing your own schedule

What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in professionals with backgrounds such as:

• Chemists
• Analytical Chemists
• Professionals from closely related chemistry disciplines

Candidates should bring:

• A graduate-level background in chemistry or equivalent laboratory experience
• Strong knowledge of chemistry principles and scientific methods
• Comfort working across organic, inorganic, or physical chemistry
• Professional, academic, research, or laboratory experience involving chemistry
• Strong scientific reasoning and problem-solving abilities
• The ability to evaluate complex scientific information and clearly explain your reasoning
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written communication skills
• Familiarity with generative AI tools and an understanding of how human expertise and feedback can be used to train and improve AI systems
• Comfort learning and navigating new technologies and digital platforms
• Comfort working in a remote, self-directed environment
• The ability to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Fully remote project work
• Flexible schedule that can be managed around your existing commitments
• Minimum commitment of 10 hours per week
• Apply your chemistry expertise to challenging and specialized work
• Gain hands‑on exposure to the training and improvement of AI systems
• Apply your scientific knowledge and analytical skills to emerging technology
• Potential for ongoing project opportunities following the initial 4-week contract

Interested?

If you have a strong background in chemistry and are interested in applying your expertise to the training and improvement of AI systems, we'd like to hear from you.

Please apply with an up-to-date resume highlighting your education, laboratory, research or professional experience, and areas of chemistry expertise.

Qualified applicants will be contacted to discuss the opportunity and next steps.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.

All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI‑assisted tools to help review applications.