Biochemistry Subject Matter Expert - AI Content Specialist
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About the Role We're looking for PhD-level Biochemists to help train and refine cutting-edge AI models on advanced scientific topics. Your expertise will directly shape how AI understands and reasons through complex biochemistry — from protein folding to metabolic flux analysis — making a real impact on the future of scientific AI. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role designed to fit around your existing schedule. No prior AI experience is required — just deep domain knowledge and a sharp analytical mind. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Design Advanced Problems — Craft challenging biochemistry problems spanning nucleic acid chemistry, proteomics, enzyme kinetics, and drug-target interactions to rigorously test AI performance - Author Ground-Truth Solutions — Develop detailed, 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 accuracy, safety, and adherence to scientific standards - Refine AI Reasoning — Identify and document logical errors in AI responses — such as incorrect stoichiometry, flawed stereochemistry, or misapplied biological principles — and provide structured feedback to improve model performance Who You Are - Advanced Degree — PhD (completed or in final stages) in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field - Deep Domain Knowledge — Strong expertise in one or more core areas such as structural biology, enzymology, cellular metabolism, or bioinformatics - Clear Technical Communicator — Able to translate complex biological and chemical concepts into precise, well-structured written explanations - Detail-Oriented — High level of precision when reviewing chemical equations, molecular diagrams, and experimental protocols - No prior AI experience required Nice to Have - Experience with data annotation, quality evaluation, or academic peer review - Familiarity with computational biochemistry tools such as PyMOL, AlphaFold, or BLAST - Background in science writing, grant writing, or technical documentation Why Join Us - Work on meaningful projects at the frontier of AI and life sciences - Fully remote and asynchronous — work when and where it suits you - Freelance flexibility: choose your hours, maintain your autonomy - Collaborate with a global network of domain experts and AI researchers - Gain firsthand exposure to how advanced large language models are trained and evaluated - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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