Handshake

AI Tutor, Chemistry Specialist (contract), Handshake AI

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, Education Technology, Scientific ResearchIndustries

AI Tutor, Chemistry Specialist (Contract)

Salary: $55/hr - $100/hr Location Type: Fully Remote Employment Type: Contract


Position Overview

As an AI Tutor, Chemistry Specialist, you will be instrumental in improving AI’s understanding of chemistry by reviewing expert-annotated chemical data using proprietary software. Your expertise in chemistry will help refine AI-generated content, ensuring accuracy in chemical concepts, equations, and applications. This role requires analytical thinking, adaptability, and a strong passion for AI in scientific education.

This is a contract remote position with variable time commitments. The services to be provided by the Contractor under this agreement are supplementary and not integral to Handshake’s primary business operations. The Contractor’s services are distinct and separate from the core business activities of Handshake.


Responsibilities

  • Use proprietary software to analyze AI-generated chemistry content and provide expert feedback.
  • Ensure high-quality chemical data curation to enhance AI model accuracy.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to refine annotation tools and methodologies for chemistry-related tasks.
  • Evaluate AI-generated and human responses across various chemistry disciplines, including organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry.
  • Interpret, analyze, and review chemistry-related tasks based on evolving guidelines.

Requirements

  • PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field (either in progress or completed within the last 10 years).
  • Proficiency in chemical analysis, equations, and laboratory methodologies.
  • Strong research background and experience in professional scientific writing.
  • Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
  • Ability to make independent evaluations based on limited data.
  • Passion for AI, scientific education, and technology.

Bonus Areas of Expertise

  • Research experience with published work in a reputable chemistry journal.
  • Experience in AI-assisted education or tutoring.
  • Teaching experience (professor, lecturer, or tutor in chemistry).
  • Experience in technical writing, science communication, or professional scientific writing.

Additional Requirements

  • Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Ability to quickly adapt to new skills and evolving requirements.
  • Personal device must support Windows 10 or macOS Big Sur 11.0 or later.
  • Reliable access to a smartphone.

Work Expectations

  • Fully remote position.
  • No visa sponsorship available.
  • Not hiring in Wyoming or Illinois at this time.

Compensation

  • Range: $55/hr - $100/hr
  • Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

About Handshake

Handshake is building the future of human data for AI. We partner directly with top AI labs to power large language model (LLM) training and evaluation with high-quality, expert-generated data. As AI models become more sophisticated, the demand for specialized human input continues to grow—and Handshake is uniquely positioned to meet it. We power career platforms at 92% of the top U.S. universities, giving us direct access to verified expert talent across a wide range of domains.

Our AI team is rapidly building a new generation of human data products—from expert annotation platforms to AI interviewers and seamless payout infrastructure—all designed to accelerate research and improve model performance. We’ve assembled a world-class team from YC, Notion, Scale, Coinbase, Palantir, and more, and we’re working directly with many of the world’s leading AI research labs. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing team shaping the future of AI through better data, better tools.

Skills

Chemistry
AI
Data Curation
Annotation
Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Chemical Analysis
Scientific Writing
Research
Communication
Organization
Technical Writing

Handshake

Connects students with job opportunities

About Handshake

Handshake connects college students with job and internship opportunities through its platform. It serves over 15 million students, 1,500 universities, and 900,000 employers, focusing on early career recruitment. The platform allows universities to provide students access to job listings, career fairs, and recruitment events, while employers can post job openings and manage recruitment processes. Handshake's user-friendly interface helps students organize their job search and offers insights like company reviews. The company prioritizes data privacy and security, ensuring compliance with regulations like FERPA. Handshake aims to bridge the gap between students and employers, facilitating early career opportunities.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$422.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_FCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, EducationIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

💰Equity and ownership in a fast-growing company.
🍼16 Weeks of paid parental leave
💝Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
💻Handshake offers $500/£360 home office stipend
📚Generous learning & development opportunities and an annual $2,000/£1,500/2k€ stipend
🏦401k Match: Handshake offers a dollar-for-dollar match on 1% of deferred salary, up to a maximum of $1,200 per year.
🏝PTO

Risks

Emerging competitors like Fizz target Handshake's demographic with financial products.
Intuit's collaboration may draw students away from Handshake.
AI-driven skills demand may reduce engagement with Handshake.

Differentiation

Handshake connects over 15 million students with 900,000 employers.
The platform offers a user-friendly interface for job and internship applications.
Handshake ensures data privacy, complying with regulations like FERPA.

Upsides

Handshake's new social media-like interface boosts user engagement.
Growing student loan repayment benefits attract more employers to Handshake.
Demand for skills-based workforce aligns with Handshake's mission.

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