Research and Development Chemist

Outlier; Elgin (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading expert platform is seeking advanced Chemistry experts to evaluate AI-generated content, develop relevant questions, and assess AI responses. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry, with a strong preference for those with research experience. Flexible payment rates are offered based on expertise and project needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry or related field.
• Strong preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy in Chemistry.
• Develop and answer Chemistry-related questions.

Skills

Chemistry

English Proficiency

Education

Master’s degree 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.

We are looking for advanced Chemistry experts to:

1. Evaluate AI-generated content for factual accuracy and relevance in Chemistry.
2. Develop and answer Chemistry-related questions to refine AI understanding.
3. Assess and rank 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 depend on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. Higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as initial onboarding or overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.