Research and Development Chemist

Outlier; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking advanced Chemistry experts to refine AI understanding by evaluating AI-generated content and developing relevant questions. Candidates should have a Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry and a strong research background. This full-time position offers competitive pay based on expertise and performance.

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

Research

English Proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

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This range is provided by Outlier. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $50.00/hr

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 teach AI how to interpret and solve complex problems by: Evaluate AI-generated content for factual accuracy and relevance in Chemistry. Develop and answer Chemistry-related questions to refine AI understanding. 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 varies based on your geographic location (see note below) Opportunities for higher-paying research projects 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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