Chemistry Domain Expert

$90–140/hr

rate as listed

Workload: ~15h/week
Engagement: Project-based
Location: US
Field: Sciences

Review chemistry reasoning from frontier AI models and create research-level problems, reference solutions, and evaluation benchmarks. The role is for senior, US-based research chemists with a PhD, a strong publication record, and hands-on experience using large language models.

The work

You will assess chemistry tasks and AI-generated answers for scientific validity, including implausible mechanisms, infeasible reactions, stoichiometric or thermodynamic mistakes, misinterpreted spectra, and conclusions that would not withstand peer review. You will also write precise problem specifications and reference solutions, then design research-level benchmarks within your own area of specialization.

What the platform screens for

The screening is likely to focus on verifiable research seniority, publication history, and depth in a defined chemistry specialty rather than broad textbook knowledge. Expect follow-up questions about specific research decisions, how you distinguish valid reasoning from fluent error, and how you would convert expert judgment into explicit scoring criteria that other evaluators can apply consistently. Hands-on use of large language models in scientific work is a stated qualification.

Logistics

The role is fully remote and limited to candidates based in the United States. The listing does not state whether work is asynchronous or specify typical weekly hours, so candidates should be ready to give a realistic availability range during screening.

Pay band: $90–140/hr

What they look for

PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a closely related field
Senior research experience as faculty, principal investigator, staff or senior scientist, or an equivalent role
Deep specialization in at least one chemistry research area
Strong peer-reviewed publication record
Hands-on use of large language models in scientific work
Precise scientific writing and evaluation feedback

Included with this listing

Interview prep — 10 questions

Matched to what this platform's screening actually measures. Answer each out loud in 60–90 seconds: claim → concrete example → implication.

What it tests: This tests whether the candidate has a defined, current specialty and can substantiate it with concrete research responsibilities rather than presenting as a broad chemistry generalist.
A strong answer: A strong answer identifies a narrow specialty, a specific project, the candidate's personal scientific contribution, and the methods or reasoning central to the work. It should make clear which decisions required senior-level judgment.
Where people lose it: Candidates lose points by naming several broad fields without establishing deep ownership of a particular research problem.

Summary, eligibility guidance and screening preparation are prepared by Sidequest from the platform's posting. Check the source listing before applying.