Research and Development Chemist

Outlier; Westland (MI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks advanced Chemistry experts to evaluate AI-generated content and enhance AI understanding through expert feedback. This role involves assessing the accuracy of AI responses and developing Chemistry-related questions. With a focus on scientific rigor, the position offers competitive hourly rates based on expertise and performance, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about advancing AI in the scientific domain. Join a leading expert platform and contribute to the future of AI-driven knowledge.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Chemistry Expertise

Research Experience

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 vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. 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.