Join the Appen team as an Independent Contractor for Project Madara . Project Madara is seeking native English speakers for a short, one-time task focused on collecting speech data to improve AI voice and speech recognition systems.
Biochemistry Subject Matter Expert - AI Content Specialist
Job description
Biochemistry Subject Matter Expert (AI Training)
About the Role
We're looking for PhD-level Biochemists to help train and refine the next generation of AI systems. Your deep scientific expertise will directly shape how AI understands and reasons through complex biochemical concepts — from protein folding to metabolic flux analysis. This is a rare opportunity to influence cutting-edge AI research without leaving your home lab.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Design Challenging Problems — Craft advanced biochemistry problems spanning nucleic acid chemistry, proteomics, enzyme kinetics, and drug-target interactions to rigorously test AI performance
- Author Gold-Standard Solutions — Develop precise, step-by-step technical solutions and benchmark responses that guide AI reasoning on high-level scientific tasks
- Audit AI Outputs — Evaluate AI-generated biochemical pathways, molecular structures, and mathematical proofs for scientific accuracy and adherence to established standards
- Refine AI Reasoning — Identify and document logical errors in AI responses — such as incorrect stoichiometry or flawed stereochemical reasoning — 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 discipline
- Domain Expertise: Strong foundational knowledge in structural biology, enzymology, cellular metabolism, bioinformatics, or related areas
- Clear Communicator: Able to articulate complex biological and chemical concepts precisely and concisely in written form
- Detail-Oriented: High level of precision when reviewing chemical equations, molecular diagrams, and experimental protocols
- No prior AI experience required — we'll onboard you fully
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with data annotation, quality evaluation, or scientific peer review
- Familiarity with computational biochemistry tools such as PyMOL, AlphaFold, or BLAST
- Background in bioinformatics or cheminformatics
Why Join Us
- Work on some of the most intellectually stimulating AI research projects in the world
- Fully remote and flexible — work on your schedule, at your own pace
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and collaboration with a global team of experts
- Contribute to meaningful work that shapes how AI handles real scientific knowledge
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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