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Posted 21 Sept 2026

Biochemistry Subject Matter Expert - AI Content Specialist

We're looking for PhD-level Biochemists to help train and refine the next generation of AI systems.

Chicago$35–$70 per hour
Hiring companyAlignerr
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About the role

Your deep scientific expertise will directly shape how AI reasons about complex topics — from protein folding and enzyme kinetics to metabolic flux and molecular genetics. This is a rare opportunity to apply your research-level knowledge in a meaningful, flexible, and well-compensated way — without leaving your home.

Why Join Us

  • Work on cutting-edge AI projects in partnership with leading AI research labs.
  • Fully remote and flexible — set your own hours and work at your own pace.
  • Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and collaboration with experts across the globe.
  • Contribute to work that meaningfully advances how AI understands science.
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension.

Responsibilities

  • Design Advanced Problems — Create challenging, domain-specific biochemistry problems across areas like nucleic acid chemistry, proteomics, structural biology, and drug-target interactions to rigorously stress-test AI performance.
  • Author Gold-Standard Solutions — Develop precise, step-by-step technical responses that serve as benchmarks for AI reasoning in life science contexts.
  • Audit AI Outputs — Evaluate AI-generated biochemical pathways, molecular structures, and mathematical proofs for scientific accuracy, safety, and adherence to established standards.
  • Refine AI Reasoning — Identify logical errors such as incorrect stoichiometry, flawed stereochemistry, or misapplied biochemical principles, and deliver structured feedback to improve model performance.
  • Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule.

Required skills

  • Have strong foundational expertise in one or more of: structural biology, enzymology, cellular metabolism, molecular genetics, or bioinformatics.
  • Can communicate highly technical biological and chemical concepts clearly and concisely in writing.
  • Bring a high level of precision to reviewing complex chemical equations, molecular diagrams, and experimental protocols.
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on task-based assignments.

Preferred skills

  • Experience with data annotation, data quality, or evaluation workflows.
  • Familiarity with computational biochemistry tools such as PyMOL, AlphaFold, or BLAST.
  • Background in academic writing, scientific publishing, or technical communication.

Experience and education

  • Hold a PhD (completed or in final stages) in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related discipline.
  • No prior AI experience required.

Schedule details

10–40 hours per week.

Eligibility

Work arrangement: Fully remote

Eligible regions: Chicago

Compensation details

$35–$70 per hour.

More about the hiring companyAlignerr
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