Overview
Chemical Scientist | Remote Jobs in Kenya at Crossing Hurdles
Title: Chemical Scientist | Remote
Company: Crossing Hurdles
Location: Kenya
Position: Chemistry Expert (Task Based)
Type: Short-Term Contract (11 weeks)
Compensation: $346 per task upon approval
Location: Remote
Commitment: 40 hours/week with 4 hours overlap with PST
Role Responsibilities
- Solve advanced chemistry problems including postgraduate-level questions and create detailed explanations
- Work with chemistry content involving text, images, chemical equations, diagrams, and visual representations
- Analyze and explain complex organic reaction mechanisms using textual explanations and annotated chemical structures
- Solve chemical equilibrium problems with visual representations such as reaction progress and energy diagrams
- Tackle challenging problems in stoichiometry, thermodynamics, organic chemistry, and electrochemistry using textual, visual, and diagrammatic explanations
- Provide constructive feedback and detailed annotations on chemistry-related tasks
- Contribute to AI model fine-tuning projects through analytical problem-solving and structured reasoning
- Explain chemistry concepts clearly using simple language, visuals, and simulations where needed
Requirements
- Master s or Ph.D., or currently pursuing a Ph.D./Postdoctoral degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field
- Proficiency in at least three of the following tools: GROMACS, LAMMPS, Psi4, PySCF, xtb, crest, Multiwfn, Cantera, CoolProp, NWChem, PyBaMM, RDKit, and Open Babel
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and detailed annotations
- Creative and lateral thinking abilities
- Excellent structured communication and collaboration skills in a remote setting
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Access to a desktop/laptop with a reliable internet connection
- Ability to analyze and solve complex chemistry problems with a structured and logical approach
- Ability to explain chemistry concepts clearly using simple language and visuals
- LinkedIn profile must be included in the resume
- Candidates will undergo a background check after onboarding before receiving work assignments
Application Process
- Apply/Easy Apply and check email for application form
- Fill Google form
- Assessment Link (After shortlisting to be completed within 24 hours)