Posted 21 Sept 2026
Biochemistry Subject Matter Expert - AI Content Specialist
We're looking for PhD-level Biochemists to help train and refine cutting-edge AI models on advanced scientific reasoning.
Hiring companyAlignerr
About the role
Your expertise will directly shape how AI understands and communicates complex biochemistry — from protein folding to metabolic flux — making a real impact on the future of scientific AI.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior AI experience required.
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects in partnership with the world's leading AI research labs.
- Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, anywhere in the world.
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration.
- Contribute to meaningful work that advances the accuracy of AI in scientific research.
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension.
Responsibilities
- Design Advanced Problems — Craft challenging biochemistry questions across domains like nucleic acid chemistry, proteomics, enzyme kinetics, and drug-target interactions to rigorously test AI performance.
- Author Ground-Truth Solutions — Develop precise, step-by-step technical solutions that serve as benchmarks for high-level AI scientific reasoning.
- Audit AI Outputs — Evaluate AI-generated biochemical pathways, molecular structures, and mathematical proofs for technical accuracy and adherence to scientific standards.
- Refine AI Reasoning — Identify logical errors — such as incorrect stoichiometry or misunderstood stereochemistry — and provide structured feedback to improve how AI models approach life science problems.
Required skills
- Domain Expert: Strong foundational knowledge in areas such as structural biology, enzymology, cellular metabolism, or bioinformatics.
- Clear Communicator: Able to explain highly technical biological and chemical concepts in precise, well-structured written form.
- Detail-Oriented: High level of precision when reviewing complex chemical equations, molecular diagrams, and experimental protocols.
Preferred skills
- Experience with data annotation, data quality, or evaluation workflows.
- Familiarity with computational biochemistry tools such as PyMOL, AlphaFold, or BLAST.
Experience and education
- Advanced Degree: PhD (completed or in progress) in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field.
- No prior AI experience required.
Schedule details
10–40 hours per week.
Eligibility
Work arrangement: Fully remote
Eligible countries: United Kingdom
Compensation details
$35–$70 per hour.
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