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Alignerr

Chemist, PhD (Contract)

Alignerr, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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This range is provided by Alignerr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $90.00/hr - $120.00/hr

Quick facts

Engagement - Hourly, at‑will contractor

Schedule - Fully remote & asynchronous (min.15hrs/week)

Pay Range (US) - $25–$100 per hour

Start Date - Rolling — staffed as projects launch

What You’ll Do

Data annotation: Accurately label and categorize advanced chemistry questions, specialized concepts, scientific diagrams, experimental data, and other domain-specific content

Concept mapping: Synthesize and connect complex chemical principles, establishing nuanced relationships between specialized topics (e.g., organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and theoretical chemistry) to help AI models grasp the depth and structure of the field

Solution review: Critically analyze and verify AI-generated answers to advanced chemistry questions and research-level problems, identifying errors and providing detailed, constructive feedback to enhance model performance

Content development: Design and curate comprehensive training datasets that encompass a wide spectrum of chemistry subfields and levels of complexity

You’re a great fit if

You hold a PhD in chemistry (or a closely related field), with demonstrated expertise in research, teaching, or advanced problem-solving

You have experience developing or critically reviewing sophisticated scientific, technical, or educational content—such as research publications, curriculum design, or complex laboratory protocols

You excel at communicating advanced chemical concepts with clarity, and enjoy translating abstract theory into practical application

Bonus: You have experience with data labeling, RLHF, or other AI training or model evaluation projects

About The Role

Flexible workload — work from anywhere, on your own schedule

High impact — your craft directly improves models used by top AI labs & Fortune500 teams

Clear ownership — know exactly what success looks like and have autonomy to deliver

Growth potential — consistent high performers spearhead new programs and mentor incoming SMEs

Interview process

Complete a screening with Zara, our AI interviewer in English, to learn more about your background and experience.

Domain-specific Zara interview to assess your understanding of advanced chemistry principles, your ability to analyze complex processes, and your skill in applying theoretical frameworks to real-world scenarios.

About Labelbox Labelbox builds the data engine that accelerates breakthrough AI. Our platform, expert services, and marketplace let teams iterate on data as nimbly as they iterate on code, enabling safer, smarter models in production. We’re backed by SoftBank, AndreessenHorowitz, BCapital, GradientVentures, DatabricksVentures, and KleinerPerkins, and trusted by leading research labs and enterprises worldwide.

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