Chemical Engineering Expert | $65-$90/hr Remote
Overview
Help shape the next generation of AI tools for chemical engineering. This part-time remote role puts your professional expertise to work evaluating AI-generated content for accuracy, answering domain-specific questions, and sharing real-world insights. You'll collaborate with a small team of experts to make AI more reliable in process design, safety, and operations. Expect about 10 hours per week with the flexibility to work from anywhere in the US — and the potential to grow into a longer engagement.
What You'll Do5
- 1Assess AI-generated responses and written material for technical accuracy and quality within your chemical engineering specialty.
- 2Respond to domain-specific questions with clear, reasoned feedback grounded in your hands-on experience.
- 3Flag and recommend reference materials that are most relevant to your area of expertise.
- 4Explain the everyday tools, workflows, and standards that real chemical engineers use, so AI models can better mirror professional practice.
- 5Partner with a tight-knit group of subject-matter experts from other disciplines to refine AI outputs.
Requirements7
- 1Hold a degree in chemical engineering and an active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States.
- 2Bring at least two years of professional chemical engineering experience, ideally spanning multiple areas such as process design, process safety, and plant operations.
- 3Be familiar with core process safety standards (OSHA PSM, API) and simulation platforms like Aspen or MATLAB.
- 4Experience creating process documentation, SOPs, or technical training content is a plus.
- 5Feel comfortable using everyday AI tools like ChatGPT to support your work.
- 6Be based in the US and able to communicate in professional English.
- 7Reliably commit around 10 hours per week to this engagement.
Who Should Apply
This role is perfect for a licensed chemical engineer who wants to translate their practical know-how into better AI systems. You're detail-oriented, comfortable explaining technical concepts, and curious about how AI is reshaping your field. If you can set aside 10 hours a week and enjoy collaborating with a small team of experts, this is a great opportunity to make an impact beyond your day-to-day job.
Salary Insight
$65.00 - $90.00/hour, based on experience and engagement scope.
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Application Tip
In your application, highlight a specific example of a complex chemical engineering problem you've solved and explain how you'd verify an AI's answer to it. This shows you can think critically about AI outputs and brings your expertise to life.
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