Remote-First Specialty Chemicals Scientist for AI Data

Kimia; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote-first environment

Collaborative team with engineers and PhD scientists

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Kimia is seeking a Chemist specializing in specialty chemicals. In this high-impact role, you will bridge advanced chemical knowledge with AI systems, reviewing and validating data related to chemical formulations and applications. You’ll work with engineers and scientists on complex, technical challenges in a remote-first work environment.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in chemistry or related fields and domain expertise in areas like coatings or polymers. This position offers flexibility and growth potential in a fast-paced start-up culture.

Qualifications

• Strong background in chemistry or related fields.
• Domain expertise in specialty chemicals like coatings, surfactants, or agrochemicals.
• Familiarity with interpreting product specifications and MSDS.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate AI-generated data related to specialty chemicals.
• Provide insights on structure-function relationships and use cases.
• Collaborate with product teams to translate industry knowledge into features.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Curiosity

Experimentation

Education

PhD in chemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering

Tools

Cheminformatics tools (e.g. RDKit)

Job description

Kimia is seeking a Chemist specializing in specialty chemicals. In this high-impact role, you will bridge advanced chemical knowledge with AI systems, reviewing and validating data related to chemical formulations and applications. You’ll work with engineers and scientists on complex, technical challenges in a remote-first work environment.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in chemistry or related fields and domain expertise in areas like coatings or polymers. This position offers flexibility and growth potential in a fast-paced start-up culture.