Job Description

Freelance Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) - STEM and research

Laboratory Research | Experimental Design | Product Development | Data Analysis

Contract | Remote | 20 hours/week over 2 months

Fee: USD $2,500

per course

Maximum allocation: Up to 2 courses per SME

We are recruiting

experienced STEM Subject Matter Experts

to support the development of a

Professional Certificate programme

made up of four applied, industry-focused courses.


Each course will be assigned to

dedicated SMEs

, working closely with our

Learning Designers

to ensure technical accuracy, relevance, and real-world application. SMEs may contribute to

a maximum of two courses

.

Available Courses

SMEs will be appointed

per course

, based on experience and expertise:

Fundamentals of Laboratory Research

Experimental Design and Product Testing

Product Development Fundamentals

Laboratory Data Analysis and Documentation

Detailed course outlines will be provided.

Scope of Work

As a Subject Matter Expert, you will:

Review and contribute expert input to the

provided course outline

Collaborate with Learning Designers to: + Refine learning objectives and core concepts + Validate technical accuracy and industry relevance
+ Provide practical examples, workflows, and applied scenarios

Contribute content guidance for: + Explanations of key concepts + Case studies and real-world applications
+ Assessments and knowledge checks

Ensure content reflects

current industry practices

, standards, and terminology
This is

not a teaching or facilitation role

. Learning Designers handle instructional structure and production--your role is focused on

expert content input and applied insight

.

Time Commitment & Commercials

Time commitment:

Approximately

20 hours per week per course

, over

2 months

Fee:

USD $2,500 per course

, payable upon successful completion and acceptance of deliverables

Course allocation:

SMEs may be contracted for

up to two courses

Engagement type:

Freelance / Independent Contractor

Location:

Fully remote

Requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

We're looking for professionals with deep, practical STEM experience who enjoy translating expertise into structured learning.

Essential Requirements

5-8+ years of relevant industry experience

in a STEM-related field Strong hands-on experience in one or more of the following: + Laboratory research or research support + Experimental design and product testing
+ Product development environments
+ Laboratory data handling, analysis, and documentation
+ Study coordination or research operations

Postgraduate qualification in a STEM field

or

Strong Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred)

combined with substantial industry experience

Excellent written communication skills

, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly

Advantageous (Not Required)

Experience producing SOPs, protocols, reports, or training documentation Industry-based (non-academic) research experience Prior collaboration with learning, training, or curriculum teams

Benefits

Why Partner With Us?

Contribute to a

high-quality, globally relevant Professional Certificate

Work from clear outlines with a structured development process Flexible, remote-friendly engagement Opportunity for

ongoing SME work

across future programmes
If you are an experienced STEM professional with strong applied knowledge and enjoy shaping practical, industry-relevant learning content, we'd welcome your application.