Research Chemist | Remote

Quick Snapshot

Contribute to frontier scientific reasoning models by evaluating research-grade chemistry tasks such as retrosynthesis, mechanism prediction, spectral interpretation, and more. Author and review challenging problems that expose the limits of current models at the working-researcher level.

Part-time engagement with hours up to 20/week, offering flexibility alongside active research commitments. W-2 employment through a staffing partner embedded within a leading lab's extended workforce. Compensation reflects research seniority and credentials within the $80-$110/hr range.

Small, high-caliber cohort collaborate with a focused program team and senior peer contributors. Immediate opening with select recruitment; strong publication records weighted heavily over tenure.

Requirements

• Hold a doctorate or postdoctoral training in chemistry or a related STEM field from a top-tier institution, or demonstrate equivalent research depth as an outstanding senior PhD student or recent graduate.
• Carry first-author or co-first-author publications in leading journals (JACS, Nature Chemistry, Angewandte Chemie, ACS Catalysis, JACS, Organic Letters, or equivalent).
• Demonstrate research credentials through fellowships (NSF GRF, Hertz, Sloan, Marie Curie, NIH F32, or similar), grants held as PI/Co-I, issued patents, or a research spin-out.
• Bring current or recent active research experience as a PhD candidate, postdoc, faculty member, principal scientist, or industry researcher.
• Evaluate model outputs critically, identifying exactly the errors a working PhD chemist would catch immediately.
• Author rigorous, novel chemistry problems spanning organic synthesis, catalysis, computational chemistry, chemical biology, or materials.
• Communicate clearly with a small program team; surface systematic failure modes in model reasoning with precision.

Application Process

Apply for the opportunity using the Easy Apply button. Applications will be evaluated based on the requirements of the opportunity. Candidates selected to proceed will receive an email with additional instructions. Use the instructions in the email to complete the remaining application steps.