Physics Lab Solutions Developer (Contract)

Catalyst Education, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Catalyst Education is seeking remote contractors with a physics and coding background to transform paper-based labs into interactive, auto-graded digital modules. The role emphasizes web markup, LaTeX typesetting, and JSON configuration, with a strong emphasis on student engagement and accurate data validation.

Compensation is $35/hr, with flexible hours and a preference for about 20 hours per week. Start in early November and continue through 2027 for strong performers, with potential path to

Qualifications

• Experience working with undergraduate physics lab students (TA/tutor).
• Familiarity with physics labs and lab report grading.

Responsibilities

• Content Conversion & Digital Authoring: Convert labs into interactive digital modules.
• UX & Input Design: Embed functional interactive elements for student engagement.
• Experimental Modeling: Incorporate lab parameters into data entry validation rules.
• Autograding & Logic Scripting: Write JavaScript evaluation logic for student data.
• Markup & Data Formatting: Use HTML, LaTeX and JSON for configurations.

Skills

Teaching experience in physics labs

Education

Undergraduate physics laboratory instruction experience

Tools

JavaScript

Python

HTML

LaTeX

JSON

Job description

Catalyst Education seeking Contractor with Physics and Coding background

Catalyst Education is looking for remote part-time contractors with a background in undergraduate physics laboratory instruction and experience in web development and scripting (such as JavaScript, Python, HTML, LaTeX, and JSON). Contractors will help deliver interactive physics lab content on Catalyst's digital learning platform by translating and transforming paper-based lab procedures into autograding scripts.

Compensation is $35/hr. Hours are flexible to fit your schedule, with a strong preference for candidates available 20 hours per week. Work will begin in early November and continue through 2027 for strong performers. High-performing contractors will be prioritized for future full-time roles.

Responsibilities:

• Content Conversion & Digital Authoring: Convert traditional physics lab experiments and report sheets into interactive digital modules using proprietary markup tools.
• UX & Input Design: Select and embed functional interactive elements (prompts, tables, dropdowns, open-response fields) to optimize student engagement and lab clarity.
• Experimental Modeling: Incorporate real-world lab equipment parameters (measurement precision, tolerance, instrumentation range) into data entry validation rules.
• Autograding & Logic Scripting: Write JavaScript evaluation logic to analyze student data, automate mathematical formulas, and deliver targeted response feedback.
• Markup & Data Formatting: Draft and debug structured content using HTML, LaTeX for equations, and JSON for configurations.

Qualifications:

• Direct experience working with students in undergraduate laboratory physics courses (ex: current or former Teaching Assistant, tutor, etc) and/or AP Physics 1 or 2 with labs
• Demonstrated proficiency with web markup (HTML) and mathematical typesetting (LaTeX)
• Proficiency with scripting languages (JavaScript, Python) and structured data formats (JSON)
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence tools for drafting and reviewing work.
• Ability to work at least 10 hours per week (20 preferred)
• Reliable personal computer and internet access
• Legal status to work as a 1099 Contractor