AlignerrDomain experts
Chemistry Masters
up to $55/hr
About this role, in Alignerr's words
We're looking for chemistry experts to help train and evaluate the next generation of AI models. At Alignerr, we partner with the world's leading AI research labs to build smarter, more accurate AI — and your scientific expertise is exactly what we need.
What you'll do
- Design advanced chemistry problems to rigorously test AI performance across domains such as chemical engineering, biochemistry, organic chemistry, and more
- Develop clear, step-by-step solutions with logically sound, well-structured reasoning
- Evaluate AI-generated outputs for scientific accuracy, depth, and quality of reasoning
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- Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks spanning undergraduate through Master's-level chemistry topics
- Provide structured written feedback that directly improves how AI models think through complex scientific problems
Candidate background
Who You Are
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a closely related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills across advanced chemistry domains
- Able to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and precisely in writing
- Detail-oriented and comfortable working independently and asynchronously
- No prior AI or data annotation experience required
Nice to Have
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- Experience with data annotation, data quality evaluation, or research benchmarking
- Familiarity with how large language models (LLMs) work
- Background spanning multiple chemistry sub-disciplines
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Full job descriptionThe original posting, in Alignerr's words
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Chemistry Masters – AI Data Trainer
About the Role
We're looking for chemistry experts to help train and evaluate the next generation of AI models. At Alignerr, we partner with the world's leading AI research labs to build smarter, more accurate AI — and your scientific expertise is exactly what we need.
If you have a Master's degree (or are currently pursuing one) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field, this is a rare opportunity to apply your knowledge in a cutting-edge, high-impact way — fully remote and on your own schedule.
No AI experience required.
- Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
* Design advanced chemistry problems to rigorously test AI performance across domains such as chemical engineering, biochemistry, organic chemistry, and more * Develop clear, step-by-step solutions with logically sound, well-structured reasoning * Evaluate AI-generated outputs for scientific accuracy, depth, and quality of reasoning * Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks spanning undergraduate through Master's-level chemistry topics * Provide structured written feedback that directly improves how AI models think through complex scientific problems
Who You Are
* Currently pursuing or have completed a Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a closely related field * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills across advanced chemistry domains * Able to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and precisely in writing * Detail-oriented and comfortable working independently and asynchronously * No prior AI or data annotation experience required
Nice to Have
* Experience with data annotation, data quality evaluation, or research benchmarking * Familiarity with how large language models (LLMs) work * Background spanning multiple chemistry sub-disciplines
Why Join Us
* Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside top research labs and institutions * Fully remote and flexible — design your own schedule within a 10–40 hour weekly range * Freelance perks: high autonomy, variety of projects, and global collaboration * Directly shape how AI reasons about science — your expertise leaves a lasting mark * Strong potential for ongoing contract renewals and expanded project involvement
Working with AlignerrPay, getting started and work, from Alignerr's own pages
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- Getting paid
- Billed weekly, Monday to Sunday, with approved work paid by the following Friday, according to Labelbox's help center. Payment goes through Stripe Connect or PayPal depending on your location, with one provider per country. intercom.help/labelbox/en/articles/13600616-alignerr-paym..., alignerr.com/process
- Before your first paid task
- Sign up, apply, verify your identity, set up billing and onboard. Some jobs add a Zara AI interview or domain assessments. alignerr.com/process
- How much work
- Time to your first project depends on demand and your skills, and there is no minimum number of hours. alignerr.com/faqs
- Contract
- Independent contractor, under terms with ALIGNERR LLC. alignerr.com/faqs, alignerr.com/privacy
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Pay across the field: Domain experts
Across 692 roles in this field with a stated hourly rate in US dollars, on 18 platforms, the middle half pays $65 to $130 an hour at the top of the range, and the median is $100. This role's top rate, $55, is in the bottom quarter. Of the 259 distinct rates we count, 41 are lower and 211 are higher.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alignerr (this platform) | 148 | $24 to $200 · median $80 |
| micro1 | 130 | $28 to $400 · median $110 |
| AfterQuery | 88 | $45 to $175 · median $100 |
| Handshake AI | 79 | $30 to $300 · median $85 |
| Mercor | 78 | $55 to $450 · median $120 |
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- First seen here on 4 Oct 2026, and still on Alignerr's list when we last read it on 13 Oct 2026.
- The listed pay has not changed since then.
- Posted by Alignerr
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- Last seen live
- Listing ID
- 0add3a4c-72df-491c-a70d-7b34b0bbfbf6
Pay as the source states it: “$35-55/hr”.
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