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 improve the next generation of AI systems. At Alignerr, we partner with the world's leading AI research labs to build models that can reason through complex scientific problems — and we need people who truly understand the science.
What you'll do
- Design advanced chemistry problems that challenge and evaluate AI reasoning — spanning areas like chemical engineering, biochemistry, thermodynamics, and organic chemistry
- Develop rigorous, step-by-step solutions that demonstrate clear scientific logic
- Evaluate AI-generated outputs for factual accuracy, depth of reasoning, and quality
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- Collaborate with researchers to build and refine benchmarks across undergraduate-to-Masters-level chemistry topics
- Provide structured, actionable feedback that directly improves how AI models handle scientific content
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 providing structured, critical feedback
- Self-motivated and able to work independently on an asynchronous schedule
- No prior AI or data annotation experience required
Nice to Have
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- Experience with data annotation, content evaluation, or quality assurance workflows
- Familiarity with large language models or AI research concepts
- Background spanning multiple chemistry subfields
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Chemistry Masters – AI Data Trainer
About the Role
We're looking for chemistry experts to help train and improve the next generation of AI systems. At Alignerr, we partner with the world's leading AI research labs to build models that can reason through complex scientific problems — and we need people who truly understand the science.
If you hold a Master's degree (or are currently pursuing one) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field, this is your opportunity to apply your expertise in a meaningful, flexible, and well-compensated way — from anywhere in the world.
No AI experience required.
- Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
* Design advanced chemistry problems that challenge and evaluate AI reasoning — spanning areas like chemical engineering, biochemistry, thermodynamics, and organic chemistry * Develop rigorous, step-by-step solutions that demonstrate clear scientific logic * Evaluate AI-generated outputs for factual accuracy, depth of reasoning, and quality * Collaborate with researchers to build and refine benchmarks across undergraduate-to-Masters-level chemistry topics * Provide structured, actionable feedback that directly improves how AI models handle scientific content
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 providing structured, critical feedback * Self-motivated and able to work independently on an asynchronous schedule * No prior AI or data annotation experience required
Nice to Have
* Experience with data annotation, content evaluation, or quality assurance workflows * Familiarity with large language models or AI research concepts * Background spanning multiple chemistry subfields
Why Join Us
* Work directly with cutting-edge AI models from the world's top research labs * Fully remote and flexible — work on your schedule, wherever you are * Freelance perks: high autonomy, variety, and global collaboration * Make a meaningful contribution to how AI understands and communicates science * Strong potential for ongoing contract renewals and expanded project involvement
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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 698 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 260 distinct rates we count, 42 are lower and 211 are higher.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alignerr (this platform) | 148 | $24 to $200 · median $80 |
| micro1 | 136 | $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 27 Aug 2026, and still on Alignerr's list when we last read it on 13 Oct 2026.
- The listed pay has not changed since then.
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- Listing ID
- 0590a158-3c86-42cb-bc8d-c810c2fbb8d9
Pay as the source states it: “$35-55/hr”.
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