Research and Development Chemist

Outlier; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading expert platform is seeking advanced Chemistry experts to enhance AI models by evaluating content, developing questions, and assessing responses. Ideal candidates will have a Master's or PhD in Chemistry and relevant research experience. Competitive hourly rates are offered based on expertise and project performance.

Qualifications

• Strong preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications or patents.
• Research experience in industry R&D is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated content for factual accuracy in Chemistry.
• Develop and answer Chemistry-related questions for AI training.
• Assess AI responses based on scientific rigor.

Skills

English Proficiency

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

About Outlier
Outlier is the world’s leading expert platform, connecting a network of over 100,000 contributors worldwide to improve AI models by providing expert human feedback. We partner with companies including OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft to enable advanced generative AI models to provide accurate responses and advanced reasoning capabilities.

Role Overview

We are looking for advanced Chemistry experts to teach AI how to interpret and solve complex problems by:

1. Evaluating AI-generated content for factual accuracy and relevance in Chemistry.
2. Developing and answering Chemistry-related questions to refine AI understanding.
3. Assessing and ranking AI responses based on scientific rigor.

Required Expertise and Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree or higher (PhD preferred) in Chemistry or a related field (can be currently enrolled).
• Research Experience: Strong preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications, patents, conference presentations, research grants, or industry R&D contributions.
• English Proficiency: Ability to read and write with minimal errors.
• Bonus Skills: AI model training experience is not required but helpful.

Payment

Currently, pay rates for core project work by Chemistry experts range from $30 to $50 per hour USD, but vary based on your geographic location. Opportunities for higher-paying research projects are available based on performance.

Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. For example, higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial project onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.