Applied Chemistry Benchmark Specialist | $61-$77/hr Remote
Overview
We’re looking for seasoned chemists to craft and review high quality academic assessment content for an AI research initiative. In this role you’ll develop and validate rigorous chemistry multiple choice questions, evaluate answer quality, and help set gold-standard benchmarks that push AI understanding forward. Work is remote and project-based, with flexible hours. You’ll work in areas spanning materials, polymer and electronic chemistry, industrial processes, energy storage, environmental chemistry, pharmaceutical and agrochemical chemistry, as well as consumer and food chemistry.
What You'll Do5
- 1Create original, challenging chemistry questions that probe deep concepts and go beyond simple recall.
- 2Review and edit pre-written questions for accuracy, clarity, and rigor, labeling difficulty and making precise improvements.
- 3Assign difficulty levels such as Medium, Hard, or Expert to each item and ensure answer choices include one correct option and ten plausible distractors.
- 4Provide step-by-step reasoning for solutions in a clear, structured format and reference credible sources when available.
- 5Suggest 1–5 academic references per item from reputable journals or university repositories and flag any issues impacting solvability or clarity.
Requirements4
- 1PhD or doctoral candidate in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field (Masters with exceptional depth may be considered).
- 2Strong grasp of graduate-level chemistry concepts, reaction mechanisms, and quantitative analysis.
- 3Experience in rigorous problem design or chemistry competition writing is a plus.
- 4Excellent written English with the ability to convey complex ideas concisely.
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate is a highly skilled chemist who thrives on crafting precise assessment content, enjoys contributing to AI-driven research, and can clearly communicate complex ideas. You should be comfortable working asynchronously, delivering well-structured questions and thorough verifications from any location.
Salary Insight
Compensation ranges from $61.00 to $77.00 per hour, with remote, asynchronous engagement.
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Application Tip
Prepare a concise portfolio entry illustrating 2 sample questions and a verification edit, including difficulty rating, one correct answer, and brief justification for edits to showcase your style and rigor.
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