Posted 22 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 deep domain expertise will directly shape how AI understands and communicates complex biochemical concepts — 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 world-leading AI research labs.
- Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, from anywhere.
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration.
- Gain rare, first-hand exposure to how advanced large language models are trained and evaluated.
- Contribute to meaningful work that improves AI accuracy in life sciences.
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension.
Responsibilities
- Design Advanced Problems — Craft challenging biochemistry questions across domains like nucleic acid chemistry, proteomics, enzymology, and drug-target interactions to stress-test AI performance.
- Author Ground-Truth Solutions — Write rigorous, step-by-step technical solutions that serve as benchmarks for high-level scientific reasoning in AI systems.
- 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, flawed stereochemistry, or misapplied kinetics — and provide structured feedback to improve model reasoning.
- Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule.
Required skills
- Domain Expertise: Strong foundational knowledge in structural biology, enzymology, cellular metabolism, bioinformatics, or related areas.
- Analytical Writer: Able to communicate highly technical biological and chemical concepts clearly and concisely in written form.
- Detail-Oriented: High 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 final stages) 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: Germany
Compensation details
$35–$70 per hour.
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