Mercor
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position
Chemistry Professional
Employment Type
Independent contractor
Compensation
$65–$85 per hour
Location
Remote
Duration
1–2 months
Commitment
20–40 hours per week
Responsibilities
• Create and assess complex problems in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry.
• Evaluate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, chemical reasoning, and domain relevance.
• Provide clear written feedback on chemistry problem sets, mechanisms, and solutions.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to iterate and improve model performance.
• Ensure academic rigor and scientific precision in all chemistry content used to train or evaluate AI systems.
Qualifications
• Must have: PhD in Chemistry or a directly related field.
• Undergraduate degree completed in the U.S., UK, Canada, or Europe.
• Deep subject‑matter expertise across core areas of chemistry.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Preferred: Prior teaching, research, or publication experience.
Start Date
Immediate
Compensation and Legal
• Independent contractor
• Daily payment via Stripe Connect
Application Process (20–30 minutes)
• Upload resume.
• AI interview: A short, 15‑minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role.
• Work trial: A paid, 3‑hour assessment evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver chemistry‑specific output.
Resources & Support
• Interview process and platform information: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• Support contact:
[email protected]
Seniority Level
Not applicable
Job Function
Science
Industries
Software Development
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