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Chemistry Expert (PhD) (Remote | $65 -$70/hr)

Synthires

Long Beach, CA • On-site

$65 - $70/hr

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Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Chemistry Expert (PhD) – AI Safety

Location: Remote (United States)

Engagement Type: Part-Time

Compensation: $65–$70/hour

Commitment: 15–25 hours per week (flexible up to 40 hours per week)

About the Opportunity

This opportunity is for PhD-level Chemistry experts interested in contributing to advanced AI safety and evaluation projects. The role involves applying scientific expertise to evaluate and improve how next-generation AI systems understand and respond to specialized chemistry topics.

No prior AI or machine learning experience is required. Training and guidance on the evaluation workflow will be provided.

Responsibilities

  • Develop expert-level prompts across specialized chemistry topics.
  • Evaluate and annotate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, quality, and helpfulness.
  • Assess whether AI systems appropriately handle sensitive or safety-relevant chemistry content.
  • Apply structured evaluation guidelines to classify and review prompts, responses, and conversations.
  • Identify scientific inaccuracies, reasoning gaps, and potential safety concerns in AI-generated content.
  • Apply domain expertise to help improve the accuracy, reliability, and safety of advanced AI systems.

Required Qualifications

  • PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field, either ongoing or completed.
  • Expertise in one or more relevant disciplines, including Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
  • Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and/or computational techniques within your area of expertise.
  • Strong scientific reasoning, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Excellent scientific writing and communication skills in English.
  • Strong judgment regarding chemical safety and the responsible handling of dual-use scientific information.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Research or academic experience related to chemical safety, chemical security, synthesis, or hazardous materials handling.
  • Experience reviewing, grading, evaluating, or red-teaming technical or scientific content.
  • Experience in academic research, industry laboratories, or interdisciplinary scientific projects.

Compensation

  • Competitive compensation of $65–$70/hour.
  • Weekly payments.
  • Part-time engagement.

Application Process

  1. Upload Resume
  2. Complete an AI Interview Based on Your Resume and Chemistry Expertise
  3. Submit Application

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