Posted 21 days ago
Advanced Chemistry Experts: Ongoing Scientific Contributions
@ Terac
Remote in Canada
Overview
Terac is hiring advanced chemistry experts on a contract basis to provide ongoing subject matter contributions to a long-term research initiative. The work is asynchronous desktop tasks reviewing, solving and annotating graduate-level chemistry content, paid at $112 per task.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate complex chemistry problems with detailed, accurate solutions
- Review technical scientific texts for accuracy and clarity
- Provide domain-specific annotations on specialized chemical datasets
- Navigate an asynchronous platform to complete expert tasks
Requirements summary:
- Master's degree or PhD in chemistry or a closely related field
- Strong grasp of advanced chemical principles and problem-solving
- Comfortable working independently on technical desktop tasks
- Excellent written communication skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Research & science |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Master’s degree (required), Doctorate (required) |
| Fields of study | Chemistry, Biochemistry, Closely related scientific disciplines |
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Terac
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Full company description
Terac is building the infrastructure layer that connects AI systems with on-demand human expertise. We believe the future of work is shifting: instead of humans using AI to do most tasks, AI will increasingly do most work with the help of humans. In that world, companies won’t need traditional employees - but they will still need people. Terac powers that future by making high-quality human labor accessible through a single API. Today, Terac operates as an expert network for frontier research. We handle sourcing, verification, screening, and payouts so partners can instantly access specialized talent for research, evaluation, and data generation. Our platform enables companies to tap into niche expertise on demand while focusing on building their core products. Backed by $9M from Emergence, SignalFire, Audacious, and Z Fellows, we’re scaling from research tooling into a broader marketplace for the human data economy - building systems for expert matching, pricing, routing, and trust that will define how AI and humans collaborate at scale.
- LinkedIn followers
- 734
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 15
- Reported office locations
- San Francisco, California 94105, US
- 149 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, California 94105, US
- Business categories
- Market Research
- Consulting
- Software
- Marketing
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Other recorded names
- Terac
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 1,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Terac is building the infrastructure layer that connects AI systems with on-demand human expertise. We believe the future of work is shifting: instead of humans using AI to do most tasks, AI will increasingly do most work with the help of humans. In that world, companies won’t need traditional employees - but they will still need people. Terac powers that future by making high-quality human labor accessible through…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Market Research |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2025 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
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What We're Researching
We're hiring advanced chemistry experts to provide ongoing subject matter contributions for a long-term research initiative. This work feeds directly into complex scientific datasets that require graduate-level understanding of chemical principles. Your expertise will help ensure the accuracy and depth of technical scientific information.
How It Works
You will complete various asynchronous desktop tasks that evaluate and generate complex chemistry content. This involves reviewing scientific text, solving advanced chemical problems, and annotating technical data based on your domain knowledge. The tasks flow through an online platform where you can review materials and submit your expert evaluations. You will work independently to provide detailed, accurate responses to specialized prompts.
Who This Is For
We welcome candidates who hold either a Master's degree or a PhD in chemistry or a closely related discipline. This includes specialists in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, biochemistry, and analytical chemistry. You should have a strong academic background and be comfortable tackling complex, graduate-level scientific problems.
What You'll Do
Evaluate complex chemistry problems and provide detailed, scientifically accurate solutions
Review technical scientific texts for accuracy and clarity
Provide domain-specific annotations on specialized chemical datasets
Navigate an asynchronous platform to complete varied expert tasks
Who Should Apply
Hold a Master's degree or PhD in chemistry or a closely related field
Strong grasp of advanced chemical principles and problem-solving
Comfortable working independently on technical desktop tasks
Excellent written communication skills for explaining complex scientific concepts
Compensation
$112 per task
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About Terac
Terac is building the world's largest pool of vetted human experts for AI. Researchers, AI labs, and product teams use Terac to recruit, screen, and pay study participants across industries, languages, and skill sets.
Learn more at terac.com or on YouTube at @jointerac.
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