Medicinal Chemistry Expert
Micro1 • Remote
Education
PhD
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$60–$80/hr
Actively Hiring
30 openings
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Role Title: Medicinal Chemistry Expert Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Medicinal Chemistry Experts to participate in a diverse and impactful project for a valued customer. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. Scope of Work
- Analyze and review complex medicinal chemistry data, reactions, and experimental designs.
- Evaluate and annotate chemical structures, mechanisms of action, and structure-activity relationships (SARs) to provide expert insights.
- Contribute accurate, detailed feedback on molecular properties, compound synthesis strategies, and optimization pathways.
- Assess and refine datasets to ensure quality and relevance for AI model development.
- Identify potential errors, ambiguities, or inconsistencies in chemistry-related content and suggest improvements.
- Collaborate asynchronously with project managers and technical teams to clarify project requirements and submissions.
- Participate in iterative reviews to enhance the fidelity and applicability of data for training advanced AI applications. Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (PhD or Master's) in Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a closely related field.
- Extensive experience (5+ years) in medicinal chemistry, drug discovery, or pharmaceutical R&D environments.
- Strong understanding of organic synthesis, molecular design, and SAR analysis.
- Proven ability to interpret and critique experimental data, literature, and patent information.
- Familiarity with cheminformatics platforms, structure drawing tools, and relevant scientific databases.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and scientific communication skills.
- Experience collaborating on interdisciplinary projects or contributing expert knowledge to technology-driven initiatives is a plus.
Requirements
- medicinal chemistry
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
Key responsibilities
- Analyze and review complex medicinal chemistry data, reactions, and experimental designs.
- Evaluate and annotate chemical structures, mechanisms of action, and structure-activity relationships (SARs) to provide expert insights.
- Contribute accurate, detailed feedback on molecular properties, compound synthesis strategies, and optimization pathways.
- Assess and refine datasets to ensure quality and relevance for AI model development.
Why this role
The Medicinal Chemistry Expert role at micro1 pays $60-$80 per hour for chemists who analyze and review complex medicinal chemistry problems for a diverse, impactful project. The role draws directly on medicinal chemistry expertise rather than general organic chemistry background. No further specialization beyond the medicinal chemistry domain itself is described in the listing.
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Common questions
What does the Micro1 application process look like?
Expect a screening interview with Zara, Micro1's AI recruiter. Prepare for it like a real video call: good lighting, clear audio, verbal answers to technical questions. A human manager reviews the recording afterward, and some roles add a short skills assessment on top.
Can I apply to Micro1 from outside the US or UK?
Yes. Micro1 accepts applicants from most countries worldwide, unlike DataAnnotation or Outlier, both of which cap access to a handful of English-speaking countries. Most roles still require strong written and spoken English.
What does task-based AI training work look like?
Practical, hands-on data work: recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. Tasks are designed to be short and distinct, typically 5 to 60 minutes each.
What does asynchronous AI training work mean in practice?
No set hours, no check-ins, no meetings. You log in when you want, pick up an available task, complete it, and submit; nobody is waiting on you in real time. That's different from remote employment, where you're expected online during business hours. The tradeoff: you're competing with others for available tasks, so an empty queue means there's simply nothing to do until more work is released.
What does Business work look like for a Medicinal Chemistry Expert?
Tasks here are scoped to Business, not generic labeling. As a Medicinal Chemistry Expert, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Business) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Business background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
medicinal chemistry and Expert are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
What does the 'openings' count on this listing mean?
It's Micro1's live count of how many candidates it's still trying to place for this specific role, 30 right now, not a countdown on your individual application. A higher number signals more active demand; it doesn't lower the bar for acceptance.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $60–$80/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Micro1's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.
Is a PhD required?
For this specific role, yes, or near-equivalent professional depth. The credential gate is enforced at the assessment stage, not just on paper. That said, active PhD candidates and people with equivalent published research have qualified without a formal degree. The assessment is the real filter.