Remote Chemistry Expert

Turing•Washington, DC

1d•Remote

About The Position

Turing is seeking Chemistry Experts to help fine-tune large language models using advanced chemistry knowledge. Experts will design problems to test AI performance, develop rigorous step-by-step solutions, evaluate AI outputs, and collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks spanning undergraduate through PhD-level chemistry topics. Projects may cover areas such as chemical engineering and biochemistry. No AI experience is required. The role is fully remote and offers flexible weekly hours, with assignments of up to 40 hours per week. These are contract assignments with defined start and end dates. The pay rate is $100+ per hour, depending on the role and candidate expertise. Shortlisted candidates complete an evaluation before selection. Turing, based in San Francisco, California, describes itself as a research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a partner to global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. After applying, candidates receive an email with a login link to access the portal and complete their profile.

Requirements

A PhD, either in progress or completed, in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field.
Strong chemistry reasoning and problem-solving skills across advanced domains.
Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in writing and provide structured feedback.
No AI experience is required.

Responsibilities

Design advanced chemistry problems to test AI performance, including in areas such as chemical engineering and biochemistry.
Develop clear, step-by-step solutions using rigorous logic.
Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and quality of reasoning.
Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks across undergraduate- to PhD-level chemistry topics.