Research and Development Chemist

Outlier; Newport News (VA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Research and Development Chemist to contribute expertise in evaluating AI-generated chemistry content. This remote freelance opportunity offers flexible hours, allowing you to work at your convenience. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in Chemistry, with the ability to assess and craft domain-specific questions. Pay rates range from $30 to $50 per hour, depending on expertise and project needs. Join a forward-thinking team and make a significant impact in the evolving field of AI and Chemistry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field is required.
• Experience as a Chemistry professional is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess the factuality of AI-generated chemistry texts.
• Craft and answer chemistry-related questions.

Skills

Chemistry expertise

Clear writing in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Higher degree in Chemistry or related subject

Job description

Outlier is looking for a Research and Development Chemist in Newport News, VA.
This local job opportunity with ID 3074265106 is live since 2025-02-13.

About the opportunity:

• Outlier is looking for talented Chemistry Experts to help train generative artificial intelligence models.
• This freelance opportunity is remote and hours are flexible, so you can work whenever is best for you.

You may contribute your expertise by:

• Assessing the factuality and relevance of domain-specific text produced by AI models.
• Crafting and answering questions related to Chemistry.
• Evaluating and ranking domain-specific responses generated by AI models.

Examples of desirable expertise:

• A bachelor's or higher degree in Chemistry or a related subject.
• Experience working as a Chemistry professional.
• Ability to write clearly about concepts related to Chemistry in fluent English.

Payment:

• Currently, pay rates for core project work by Chemistry experts range from $30 to $50 per hour USD.
• 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.

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